November 18: In 1970, on this day, Linus Pauling declared that large doses of Vitamin ‘C’ could ward off the common cold.
The publication of ‘Vitamin C and the Common Cold’ by Linus Pauling in 1970 generated a large public interest in this topic.
He concluded that the optimal daily intake of vitamin C for most people is 2.3 grams to 10 grams daily.
A Study published by Amanda Bucher and Nicole White in 2016 shows a decreased severity and duration of colds when vitamin C is consumed at doses at or above 0.2 g/day
Vitamin C is not produced endogenously in humans and is therefore an essential dietary component.
Vitamin C can be consumed through dietary sources like fresh fruits and vegetables, especially citrus fruits.
