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Debunking the vitamin C-common cold connection

Discussion in 'Science & Technology' started by Miamian, Dec 10, 2008.

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Miamian Senior Member

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Dozens of studies have been conducted to help ascertain whether or not vitamin C harbors any real therapeutic effects in combating the common cold, and according to the overwhelming evidence, in normal populations, vitamin C neither helps reduce the risk of the common cold, nor does it significantly mitigate the severity of its symptoms. Exceptions were seen, however, in certain subjects exposed to extreme environments or conditions.
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