It is safe to consume 3,000 milligrams of vitamin C per day for the prevention of the common cold. O True O False
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Vitamin $\mathrm{C}$ is recommended in megadoses by some people for prevention of all kinds of diseases, ranging from colds to cancer. What disease has been scientifically proven to be prevented when sufficient daily doses of vitamin $C$ are in the diet?
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At high doses, most water soluble vitamins are relatively harmless. -True - False
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