Vitamin C for preventing and treating the common cold

Hemilä, Harri; Chalker, Elizabeth

doi:10.1002/14651858.cd000980.pub4

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“…Evidence that vitamin C reduced tiredness and fatigue, contributed to normal energy yieldin g metabolism and maintained the normal function of the immune system was deemed sufficient, 57 yet there are no robust RCTs in healthy individuals supporting these benefits-the importance of dietary vitamin C is based on malnourished patients who have developed scurvy. [58][59][60][61] Many other supplements are also recommended by doc tors for uses not supported by RCTs. For example, for bone health, many primarycare p hysicians recommend supple mentation with calcium and vitamin D, yet limited RCT evidence exists to support this recommendation.…”

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The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics consensus statement on the scope and appropriate use of the term probiotic

Hill

Guarner

Reid

et al. 2014

Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol

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| An expert panel was convened in October 2013 by the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) to discuss the field of probiotics. It is now 13 years since the definition of probiotics and 12 years after guidelines were published for regulators, scientists and industry by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the WHO (FAO/WHO). The FAO/WHO definition of a probiotic-"live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host"-was reinforced as relevant and sufficiently accommodating for current and anticipated applications. However, inconsistencies between the FAO/WHO Expert Consultation Report and the FAO/WHO Guidelines were clarified to take into account advances in science and applications. A more precise use of the term 'probiotic' will be useful to guide clinicians and consumers in differentiating the diverse products on the market. This document represents the conclusions of the ISAPP consensus meeting on the appropriate use and scope of the term probiotic.

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The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics consensus statement on the scope and appropriate use of the term probiotic

Hill

Guarner

Reid

et al. 2014

Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol

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“…45 Previous studies were not able to show any benefit regarding the consumption of vitamin C and cancer prevention, urinary stone production 47 and reduction of common cold incidence. [48][49][50] Lee et al assessed the association between intake of vitamin C and mortality from cardiovascular disease in 1923 diabetic postmenopausal women. They concluded that intake of vitamin C from food had no association with mortality outcomes.…”

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Vitamins, Are They Safe?

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Ranjdoost²,

Asgharian³

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Adv Pharm Bull

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“…Also, the use of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) has been reported to reduce the duration of common colds. In a study conducted on the efficacy of ascorbic acid in preventing and treating colds which involved 11,306 participants, it was found that Vitamin C did help in reducing the episodes of cold considerably (Hemilä and Chalker, 2013). However other studies report that the evidence of the benefits of multivitamin supplements is insufficient and this is causing growing concern in the healthcare field (El-Kadiki and Sutton, 2005;Bender 2002;Fawzi and Stampfer, 2003).…”

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A Cross Sectional Survey on the Knowledge and Attitude towards the Use of Multivitamin Products among the Students of a Medical University in the U.A.E

2017

J App Pharm Sci

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Background and Objective:The consumption of multivitamin products for their benefits towards maintenance of health has often been debated upon. This study attempts to assess the knowledge and attitude of the students of a medical university towards the use of multivitamin products. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional questionnaire based study was conducted on 319 student participants of a medical university in the U.A.E. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 22 and Pearson Chi Square Test. Results: Among the 319 participants in the survey, 132 (41.6%) were <20 years and 185 (58.4 %) were ≥20 years. Pearson Chi-Square Test identified a statistically significant association between the participants' knowledge of multi vitamin products and their age (p ≤0.001) and knowledge of multi vitamin products was found to be directly proportional to the age of the students. However, no significant association was found between the use of multivitamins and the students' region of origin, living status and BMI. Conclusion: It was observed that as the students progressed through the years in the medical university, they became more informed about the uses, benefits as well as the adverse effects associated with multivitamins.

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Vitamin C for preventing and treating the common cold

Cited by 531 publications

References 98 publications

The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics consensus statement on the scope and appropriate use of the term probiotic

The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics consensus statement on the scope and appropriate use of the term probiotic

Vitamins, Are They Safe?

A Cross Sectional Survey on the Knowledge and Attitude towards the Use of Multivitamin Products among the Students of a Medical University in the U.A.E

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