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Is it true that its pointless for children to take vit. c if they have already acquired cough and colds?
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Vit. C is beneficial: No continue to give vitamin c during a cold. It bolsters the immune system as well as having an antihistaminic effect.
Answered 1/9/2018
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Yes: Most studies show no benefit to vitamin c in preventing colds and minimal, if any, benefit in reducing symptoms or length of symptoms. On the other hand, as long as you are not taking huge doses, it is generally a well tolerated product.
Answered 9/28/2016
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