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Show VlTAMI N Questions BOX fipfys Q. Will vitamins enable me to work longer hourst A. If other factors are equal, the well-nourished person does not tire as readily as the vitamin-deficient person. Q. Do old people need vitaminsf age, the natural reserves are depleted de-pleted and often their digestive systems sys-tems are less efficient. To be properly prop-erly nourished, they need an extra high vitamin and mineral intake. Q. Are vitamins good for "nerves"t A. Many so-called cases of nerves have been helped by the addition of a vitamin and mineral supplement. The B vitamins particularly, and the minerals, calcium and phosphorus phospho-rus help to keep nerves in good condition. Q. Will vitamins protect me from flut A. Flu germs are more likely "to get you" i your resistance is low due to malnutrition. When you're supplied regularly with all the important im-portant vitamins, you'll have a better bet-ter chance of escaping that Bogey Man. I I Do you have questions about vitamins and minerals? Get the answers by writing to the Vitamin Question Box ' Editor. Grand Central P. O. Box 657, New York City. Enclose stamped, self-addressed self-addressed envelope and mention name of this newspaper. The best questions and answers will be published from time to time In this column. ' |