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Is A Second Dose Of Multivitamin Advisable While Suffering From Cold?
Question: I take one multivitamin a day and I have a cold and I am wondering if I can safely take two multivitamins per day during my cold to help with extra C, etc. I don't have vit C or any other supplements at home right now to take individually.
Brief Answer:
Yes, you can safely take 2 multivitamines/day.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
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I read carefully your question and understand your concern.
Yes, you can safely take 2 multivitamines per day. The needs during a cold are bigger, so it won't cause any overdose.
Even though, I want to add that the latest evidences have shown that Vit C is not of much help during a common cold. It helps though in case of complications of a cold like pneumonia.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need further clarifications. Otherwise please kindly close and rate the answer.
Take care.
Yes, you can safely take 2 multivitamines/day.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM,
I read carefully your question and understand your concern.
Yes, you can safely take 2 multivitamines per day. The needs during a cold are bigger, so it won't cause any overdose.
Even though, I want to add that the latest evidences have shown that Vit C is not of much help during a common cold. It helps though in case of complications of a cold like pneumonia.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need further clarifications. Otherwise please kindly close and rate the answer.
Take care.
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