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": "assistant", "content": "Hello, were you aware that vitamin C is an essential nutrient involved in the repair of tissues and certain neurotransmitters?"}, {"role": "user", "content": "No I wasn't. I know it is good to prevent colds."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Yes, it is part of essential human nutrition that is necessary to support human life and health."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Vitamin C is definitely one of the many vitamins essential to good health along with regular exercise. "}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "One disease that vitamin C is known to prevent is scurvy. This can be prevented with vitamin C containing foods or by taking dietary supplements."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Oranges, strawberries and guava are some of my favorite fruits that contain vitamin C"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Please be aware that cooking or storing food products that contain vitamin C for long periods of time may reduce the Vitamin C content in those foods."}, {"role": "user", "content": "I prefer to eat fresh fruits to maintain my vitamin C intake."}]