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We asked 15 vitamin C experts to share the facts. Does Vitamin C help with colds or coronavirus? Are there real health benefits? Do I really need to take supplements?
Takeaways
Good evidence that daily 200mg Vitamin C reduces the duration of the common cold by 8-14%
Vitamin C supplementation is not needed for general health if maintaining a diet rich in f…