No doubt you also think that vitamin C works well for you when you have the flu. It even prevents it. Therefore, the first thinning of the nose we turn to orange juice or even special tablets with vitamins. But as affordable as it may sound, unfortunately it's not true.
In 2007, researchers summarized the results of 29 studies on the impact of vitamin C on influenza patients and found that maximally, it simply removes the symptoms a day earlier. So. It neither prevents nor removes the flu.
If you take more vitamin C than your body needs, you are at risk of kidney stones and you may have stomach problems, you may suffer from diarrhea and bloating.
What to do when you have the flu? Just follow the advice your doctor has given you for years. Drink plenty of water and rest. Neither vitamin C nor tranquilizers will make the flu pass faster. This work belongs to the immune system and it works best when it is not loaded with other things.
