Vitamin C: Does it Actually Help You Fight off a Cold?
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is often seen as a remedy for the common cold. Many people stock up on vitamin C supplements at the first sign of sniffles, but does this vitamin actually help you fight off colds?
Vitamin C and Your Immune System
Vitamin C is a crucial role in many bodily functions, including your immune response. It helps stimulate the production of white blood cells, which are essential for fighting off infection. Its antioxidant properties also make it great for protecting your cells from damage caused by free radicals.
How it Helps During a Cold
Taking vitamin C every day, unfortunately won’t protect you from getting a cold. However, it has been linked to shortening the amount of time you’re sick and the severity of your symptoms. In studies done by researchers in the Cochrane Collaboration, it was shown that taking vitamin C by those who were ill shortened the time they were sick by 10% with milder symptoms. The study did not show, however, that a cold can be prevented by taking vitamin C every day.
While vitamin C won’t prevent colds, it may be able to reduce the duration and severity of your symptoms! Regardless, your body needs vitamin C to keep your immune system strong and help you recover when you do catch a cold. Incorporating foods like broccoli, kale, and citrus fruits, can help you meet your daily vitamin C needs. If you think you need a boost, try our Immunity IV Therapy! Designed to prevent illnesses and make you feel better faster after getting sick, this IV treatment includes premium-quality compounds that assists in supporting the body's immune response. We also offer a Tri-Immune Boost injection that you can add on to any IV therapy! Schedule a treatment today.
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