Doctor Mashkovsky spoke about the effect of vitamin C on the course of a cold

Evgeny Mashkovsky, Candidate of Medical Sciences, expert of the Medical Faculty of Synergy University, spoke about whether it is worth taking vitamin C for prevention and during the period of a cold. “SE”.

Evidence that vitamin C prevents or at least reduces the duration of the common cold, the expert described as “very mixed.” A lot of studies speak of its moderate effectiveness, Mashkovsky noted. At the same time, “no less of them indicates the absence of any effect.” “Or they compare it with a placebo,” the specialist added.

The Cochrane Library (an institution that analyzes and compares research results) has previously summarized all available information on this vitamin. According to the analysis of the data, there is no significant reduction in colds in the bulk when taking the vitamin, Mashkovsky pointed out. But for people who are overworked, vitamin C does help prevent colds, he says. This also applies to athletes, since with an increase in load, the body’s need for this vitamin increases.

Given the affordable price and safety of vitamin C as a drug, a person can determine the appropriateness of taking it himself – this is what the recommendations of international medical communities boil down to.