Does extra vitamin C help colds?
Megadose vitamin C in treatment of the common cold: a randomised controlled trial
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
High-dose vitamin C showed no reduction in cold symptom duration or severity compared to low doses.
This contradicts popular advice and many over-the-counter supplement claims that promote vitamin C for cold relief.
Practical Takeaways
Consider skipping high-dose vitamin C supplements when you have a cold, as they may not provide the expected benefits.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
High-dose vitamin C showed no reduction in cold symptom duration or severity compared to low doses.
This contradicts popular advice and many over-the-counter supplement claims that promote vitamin C for cold relief.
Practical Takeaways
Consider skipping high-dose vitamin C supplements when you have a cold, as they may not provide the expected benefits.
Publication
Journal
Medical Journal of Australia
Year
2001
Authors
C. Audera, Roger Patulny, B. Sander, R. Douglas
Related Content
Claims (2)
This claim says that taking lots of vitamin C, echinacea, garlic, or vitamin D doesn't actually help you get better from a cold, according to real studies done on people.
Taking very high doses of vitamin C right when you start feeling a cold won't make the cold shorter or less severe for healthy adults compared to taking normal amounts.