Emergen-C Multiminerals For Adults, With Vitamin C, Super Orange 24pk

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Here is an in-depth look at each of Emergen-C’s major ingredients to determine whether the contained vitamins and minerals really boost immunity and increase energy levels. To help support our reporting work, and to continue our ability to provide this content for free to our readers, we receive compensation from the companies that advertise on the Forbes Health site. Emergen-C may be worth taking as a general immune booster, but the jury is still out on whether it can help prevent or treat conditions like the common cold.

gov nutrient database value for a large, raw orange, † Vitamin C, zinc and Manganese, Δ Based on USDA Nutrient Database values for a medium raw egg, a navel orange (2-7/8 in. Practicing good hygiene and getting ample sleep are your best bets to kick a cold—and even then there are no guarantees, according to Dr. Vitamin B-6 may help metabolize red blood cells and fats, as well as help support a healthy nervous system. There’s very limited evidence that zinc may help shorten a cold but only by a day or so as well, and you have to start taking it right at the onset of symptoms. The bacteria in your gut interact with your body to promote a healthy immune response ( 28, 29, 30).But vitamin C isn't the only potential cold-fighting ingredient in Emergen-C: Zinc may also help shorten the duration of your cold, per the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). If you're sick with a flu, have diarrhea or work out extensively and sweat a lot, you'll lose electrolytes, which are minerals that keep you hydrated and help your heart, muscles and nerves function, per the NLM.

Energy release: A combination of 7 B Vitamins including B1, B2, B3, B6 and B12 support energy release. Supplementing with 50 mg of vitamin B6 per day or 500 mcg of vitamin B12 every other day for at least two weeks has been shown to reverse these effects ( 14, 15, 16). For example, one serving of regular Emergen-C contains just 2 mg of zinc, while clinical trials use much higher doses of at least 75 mg per day ( 17). Ingesting more than 2 grams of vitamin C can trigger unpleasant side effects including nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea — and may increase your risk of developing kidney stones ( 22, 23, 24, 25).In addition to proper nutrition, other ways to boost your immune system include maintaining good gut health, exercising regularly, getting adequate sleep and reducing stress levels. There are other ways to support your immune health and reduce your likelihood of getting sick, according to Dr. As we are constantly reviewing and developing our products to meet our consumer needs, consumers, particularly those that suffer from allergies and intolerances, should always check product labelling, warnings, and directions provided with the product that is delivered, prior to use or consumption. You shouldn’t use Emergen-C as your primary line of defense against the common cold, flu, or other conditions.