Does Vitamin C really shorten the duration of a cold?

True, having some LEmon Tea when u hav a cold always helps. Eating citrusw fruit really helps.

I know that vitamin C is good for fighting infections, below are other reasons you should take vitamin C: Too little vitamin C can lead to signs and symptoms of deficiency, including: Dry and splitting hair Gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) Bleeding gums Rough, dry, scaly skin Decreased wound-healing rate Easy bruising Nosebleeds Weakened tooth enamel Swollen and painful joints Anemia Decreased ability to fight infection Possible weight gain because of slowed metabolism I do not take vitamin C tablets, but I do drink a lot of orange juice. You can also get vitamin C from fruits and vegetables.

Vitamin C is very helpful in flu prevention more than treatment. It is proven to burst your immune system. It is much better to have natural source of Vitamin C than a pill. Oranges, lemon and apples are the best source.

High doses of Vitamin C could prevent cold infections. While the book quickly became a best-seller, modern scientific studies have refuted its claim, time and again. Thousands of participants have been carefully observed and their Vitamin C intake carefully monitored, and no preventative properties have been discovered when individuals take large amounts of Vitamin C throughout the year. When an individual regularly consumes an adequate supply of Vitamin C, however, it has been shown that they are less likely to contract colds. This is particularly effective with children and individuals who are prone to contract multiple cold viruses. It is not known, however, if this is the result of the body having a steady supply of Vitamin C or if individuals who regularly get enough of the nutrient naturally have stronger immune systems because they also ingest adequate supplies of many other vitamins.

Yes its true! That's why doctor always recommend to drink a lot of vit. C in order you will not easily get colds.

Hi lilybug! yes it is true in some ways for vitamin c helps boost our immune system thus keeping our defense against cold stronger..hope i did help!

I think I'm not the appropriate authority to say that vitamin C definitely shortens the duration of a cold because for one, I'm not a physician. Also, I'm not the type of person who likes citrus fruits so much; though I do eat them occasionally when there are ripe ones. But personally, based on my own experience, I don't catch a cold often but when I eat citrus fruits, my system tends to interpret it in such a way that I do develop colds afterwards. I know this is quite peculiar and I guess I have a condition which is strange but I just brush this off from my thoughts until I could possibly consult a local doctor about this. At present, I do take vitamin C in capsule form to strengthen my immune system because as they say or claim, this is a great way to protect oneself from common colds.

Could be, I can't say for sure. My hubby buys the childrens chewable C and we give it to her often. I know she likes the taste. And it can't hurt us. So why not. What do they say? An once of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

yes she is right . but taking vitamin c helps not merely discussing it!!

Most doctors will say this also. I think that it is true! But we need a small amount at a time, because our bodies do not store the vitamin C.. Like 2 ounces every 1-2 hours of juice.