i take vitamin c when i have a cold.
[{"role": "system", "content": "Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid and -ascorbic acid, is a vitamin found in food and used as a dietary supplement. The disease scurvy is prevented and treated with vitamin C-containing foods or dietary supplements. Evidence does not support use in the general population for the prevention of the common cold. There is, however, some evidence that regular use may shorten the length of colds. It is unclear if supplementation affects the risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, or dementia. It may be taken by mouth or by injection. Vitamin C is generally well tolerated. Large doses may cause gastrointestinal discomfort, headache, trouble sleeping, and flushing of the skin. Normal doses are safe during pregnancy. The United States Institute of Medicine recommends against taking large doses. Vitamin C is an essential nutrient involved in the repair of tissue and the enzymatic production of certain neurotransmitters. It is required for the functioning of several enzymes and is important for immune system function. It also functions as an antioxidant. Foods containing vitamin C include citrus fruits, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, raw bell peppers, and strawberries. Prolonged storage or cooking may reduce vitamin C content in foods.\n"}, {"role": "user", "content": "I am no medical expert, but does vitamin c help improve bone strength?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "It is not clear. However, some physicians advocate Vitamin C megadosing to treat certain conditions, poisonings, or to facilitate recovery from trauma."}, {"role": "user", "content": "I did not know that. That seems like a pretty important set of procedures. Vitamin C is in orange juice right?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Yes, if you ever find yourself in a situation where you want to avoid scurvy, eating oranges (which contain Vitamin C) is a good idea."}, {"role": "user", "content": "I hope I don't ever get scurvy! I really like oranges, though. What is your favorite fruit?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I like oranges, too! I think they are one of my favorite fruits - definitely my favorite citrus fruit."}, {"role": "user", "content": "I also like the other forms like Tangerines and Tangelos and those things."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I've never had a tangelo! Are they more similar in taste to tangerines, or to grapefruit?"}, {"role": "user", "content": "They're like the size of grapefruits, but more similar to tangerines in taste, from what I can remember."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "And tangerines are kind of like oranges?"}]