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Can One Catch Cold After Consuming Vitamin C Fruits?

Posted on Mon, 21 Apr 2014

Question: Hi Team, I just received a newsletter on fruits that has good amount of vitamin C. When I read about vitamin C it is said to be good for immune system. My question is as follows. Often for me personally, I catch cold/infection that result in throat sourness,sneezing etc whenever I have vitamin c rich fruit? Is this true that some people may catch cold after consuming vitamin C fruits? Thanks, XXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (59 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Probably related to allergies... Detailed Answer: Dear XXXX There are no direct relations between Vitamin C. However there are few individual who have allergy towards citrus fruits. And in some individuals the acidic nature of those food induce irritation and inflammation leading to soreness, sneezing and nasal congestion. You should try from various vitamin C fruit. You can continue using them based on your tolerance. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Prasad J (12 minutes later)

Dear Dr XXXXXXX Thanks for the response. I have one follow up question to you. Is it possible that when I consume a vitamin C fruit today doesn't end up in cold but could lead up to infection later say six months from now. Is that even possible? Thanks, XXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Not possible... Detailed Answer: Vitamin C rich food taken 6 months ago is no way responsible for current infection. You can be rest assured it won't cause infection 6 months later. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar