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Myth or fact: does vitamin C cure a cold?

What the evidence says, and what it doesn't.

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By admin · September 20, 2026

Regular vitamin C intake may slightly shorten colds for some people, but it does not cure them.

Eating citrus every day is still a good habit: it supports a varied diet rich in fruit and fibre.

Key points

  • No cure, a small possible benefit
  • Food first, supplements second

Expert-curated content, reviewed by project nutrition scientists. Sample text for the prototype. This hub gives general information, not medical advice.

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