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Vitamin C Upper Respiratory Tract Infections

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Research suggests regular vitamin C supplementation may reduce cold duration by approximately 8% in adults and 14% in children. Supplementation at 1g+/day is associated with reduced severity of cold symptoms. Notably, vitamin C started after symptom onset does not appear to be effective.

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結論

Research suggests regular vitamin C supplementation may reduce cold duration by approximately 8% in adults and 14% in children. Supplementation at 1g+/day is associated with reduced severity of cold symptoms. Notably, vitamin C started after symptom onset does not appear to be effective.

Key Study Findings

Review
UCI Sports Nutrition Project: The Role of Nutrition in the Prevention and Management of Illnesses …
Dose: None vs: None Outcome: None 効果: None None

対象集団: Elite/professional cyclists nutrition review

Review
Micronutrient Deficiencies in Pediatric IBD: How Often, Why, and What to Do?
Dose: None vs: None Outcome: Micronutrient deficiency management in pediatric IBD 効果: None None

対象集団: Children with inflammatory bowel disease (review)

Other
Circulating micronutrient levels and respiratory infection susceptibility and severity: a bidirectional Mendelian randomization analysis.
Dose: 12 circulating micronutrients vs: Genetic instrument comparison Outcome: URTI, LRTI, pneumonia risk 効果: None None

対象集団: Large genetic cohort (MR analysis)

Review
Nutraceuticals and pharmacological to balance the transitional microbiome to extend immunity during COVID-19 and other …
Dose: Probiotics, nutraceuticals vs: None Outcome: Immune response modulation in COVID-19 効果: None None

対象集団: COVID-19 patients with gut dysbiosis

Randomized Controlled Trial
Zinc and L-Ascorbic Acid Dietary Supplementation Affected Antioxidant Status, Heat Shock Protein 70, and Some …
Dose: None vs: Basal diet without supplementation Outcome: Antioxidant status, hematology, growth in broilers 効果: None None

対象集団: Broiler chickens

Randomized Controlled Trial n=171 24 weeks Double-blind
Probiotics with vitamin C for the prevention of upper respiratory tract symptoms in children aged …
Dose: 12.5 billion cfu/d vs: placebo Outcome: None 効果: or 6 P=0.0300

対象集団: None

Key Statistics

30

研究数

10000

参加者数

Positive

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グレード

Referenced Papers

World journal of … 2015 62 件の引用
European journal of … 2012 225 件の引用
American family physician 2012
Clinical evidence 2003
Clinical evidence 2003
The British journal … 2002 358 件の引用
American family physician 2002
Canadian journal of … 2001 72 件の引用
Medicine and science … 2000 262 件の引用
Medicine and science … 2000 248 件の引用
Alternative medicine review … 2000
Canadian journal of … 1998 41 件の引用
Journal of applied … 1997 434 件の引用
International journal of … 1997 167 件の引用
Respiration; international review … 1989 25 件の引用
Scandinavian journal of … 1977 56 件の引用

Dosage & Usage

mg = milligrams · mcg = micrograms (1,000× smaller) · IU = International Units

一般的な使用量

general:
75-90 mg/day
acuteillness:
1,000-2,000 mg/day
immunesupport:
200-1,000 mg/day

上限量: 2,000 mg/day

研究で検討された用量

用量 期間 効果 N
None -- Mixed --
None -- Neutral --
12 circulating micronutrients -- Mixed --
Probiotics, nutraceuticals -- Positive --
None -- Positive --
12.5 billion cfu/d 24 weeks Mixed 171
45% 988 weeks Positive 26282
None 13.0 weeks Mixed 3135

推奨摂取タイミング: With meals; divide doses >500 mg for better absorption

Safety & Side Effects

報告されている副作用

  • Gastrointestinal distress (nausea, diarrhea, cramps) at high doses
  • Increased risk of kidney stones in susceptible individuals
  • Interference with certain lab tests (glucose, occult blood)
  • Iron overload risk in hemochromatosis patients

既知の相互作用

  • Enhances non-heme iron absorption (beneficial or harmful depending on iron status)
  • High doses may reduce effectiveness of certain chemotherapy agents
  • May interfere with anticoagulant therapy (warfarin) at high doses
  • Aluminum-containing antacids (increased aluminum absorption)

耐容上限摂取量: 2,000 mg/day

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Vitamin C help with Upper Respiratory Tract Infections?
Based on 30 studies with 10,000 participants, there is moderate evidence from clinical studies that Vitamin C may support Upper Respiratory Tract Infections management. Our evidence grade is B (Good Evidence).
How much Vitamin C should I take for Upper Respiratory Tract Infections?
Studies have used various dosages. A commonly studied range is 75-90 mg/day. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any supplement regimen.
Are there side effects of Vitamin C?
Reported side effects may include Gastrointestinal distress (nausea, diarrhea, cramps) at high doses, Increased risk of kidney stones in susceptible individuals, Interference with certain lab tests (glucose, occult blood), Iron overload risk in hemochromatosis patients. Most side effects are mild and dose-dependent. Consult your doctor if you experience any adverse reactions.
How strong is the evidence for Vitamin C and Upper Respiratory Tract Infections?
We rate the evidence as Grade B (Good Evidence). This rating is based on 30 peer-reviewed studies with 10,000 total participants. The overall direction of effect is positive.

Related Evidence

に関する他の成分: Upper Respiratory Tract Infections

Vitamin C 他の症状・状態について

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