As cold and flu season is in full swing, many people turn to home remedies in hopes of curing or preventing stuffy noses, coughs and sore throats. A commonly used product is vitamin C supplements. Manufacturers often claim these pills, lozenges, drink mixes or gummies will “support” or “protect” your immune system. That’s led many people to believe these supplements will fight off their colds.
But a recent tweet called this long-held belief into question and sparked a conversation online about how effective vitamin C supplements are for fighting colds.
THE QUESTION
Will taking vitamin C supplements at the first sign of illness help fight a cold?
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https://www.verifythis.com/article/news/verify/health-verify/no-taking-vitamin-c-at-the-first-sign-of-illness-wont-help-fight-a-cold-supplements/536-964e518a-e5d1-469a-9ce9-d95e1e7f0c3f
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