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    Is there any medical PROOF that Vitamin C helps to fight colds?

    Question #25164. Asked by Jack Frost. (Dec 14 02 4:58 PM)


    mk2norwich

    It appears not. At least there is no irrefutable evidence, although it is widely believed that this vitamin is the most effective weapon against the common cold. http://www.cforyourself.com/Conditions/Colds___Flu/colds___flu.html

    Dec 14 02, 6:11 PM
    Linus

    Not sure about vitamin C, but a recent study found that the old wives' tale that chicken soup helps fight colds may have some truth in it after all. Soups made from beef or pork were found not to yield the same benefits...

    http://www.healthwho.com/newsUpdate/NU_Oct_086.cfm

    Dec 14 02, 7:54 PM


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