The cold and flu season is upon us. Vitamin C has long been advocated for cold prevention or cure, but these claims have been magnified. In reality, vitamin C helps fight infections and adequate intake keeps the immune system healthy. Adequate vitamin C can help fight colds and if your intake is high, colds may not last as long.
Vitamin C can also make cold symptoms seem less daunting.
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