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What the research says
Vitamin C does not prevent colds in the general population, but regular use may modestly shorten them. Most trials found no lower cancer risk from vitamin C supplements.
High doses can cause diarrhea, nausea and cramps, and people with hereditary hemochromatosis should avoid high doses.
About "most pills": NIH ODS: regular intakes of at least 200 mg a day were studied for colds; no typical label dose could be verified from the page.
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