Is there proof that Vitamin C helps to fight colds?

Barrow boy

I've been looking on various websites and the following statement sums the matter up best. There is no scientific proof, to date, that this is true. But perhaps if you 'believe' that vitamin C can stop colds, the placebo effect may spring into action. Besides, if you're so concerned about catching a cold, you may already be taking good care of yourself and eating in a healthy manner. One research project did show that vitamin C taken when you already have a cold, can decrease the length of time of the cold. But then again, another study showed that exercise can decrease the length of time that you have a cold from ten days to five days. http://www.canoe.ca/HealthMayeMusk/vitamins.html Jul 25 02, 1:13 PM

Barrow

On re-reading this I realise I answered a different question - Can Vitamin C PREVENT colds. So I'll reiterate. According to the website quoted above scientific tests have shown that Vitamin C helps to fight a cold once it is established. Silly Barrow boy! Jul 25 02, 7:02 PM