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Is It Advisable To Take Citrus Food During Cough And Cold?

Hi Doctor,

when somebody is suffering from cold and cough , is it advisable to take citrus food,
one of my friend said we should not take citrus fruites, but where as C vitamin increases immunity ,which is available in Citrus food.
please suggest me , can we take citrus fruites during the cold and cough
posted on Thu, 27 Feb 2014
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Hello,

Vitamin C, most commonly found in citrus fruits, is an antioxidant that can reduce cold symptoms, so it is good to take it while suffering from cold and cough. But you should also intake fluid (water, juices, tea), at least 8 glasses (2dL) per day.
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Is It Advisable To Take Citrus Food During Cough And Cold?

Hello, Vitamin C, most commonly found in citrus fruits, is an antioxidant that can reduce cold symptoms, so it is good to take it while suffering from cold and cough. But you should also intake fluid (water, juices, tea), at least 8 glasses (2dL) per day.