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Can vitamin C prevent a cold?

QUESTION:  Can vitamin C prevent a cold?

ANSWER:  In a word, no. Well-designed clinical trials have not shown that vitamin C can prevent colds. However, the same studies indicate that vitamin C may reduce the length of the symptoms and discomfort.

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