Last update
3/26/2026
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Overview
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Possibly Effective
Based on 2 Researches
7
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 3 Reviews
8.7
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Tablet
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid, Acerola Cherry, Rose Hips)
1,000 mg
1,111%
Top Medical Research Studies
7
Dietary vitamin C reduces smoking-related cough
A survey of 4,300 young Norwegian adults examined whether dietary vitamin C intake relates to respiratory symptoms like cough and wheeze. Researchers estimated vitamin C consumption through questions about orange juice, oranges, potatoes, carrots, and tomatoes over the past year.
Among current smokers, those consuming more dietary vitamin C (395+ mg/week versus under 209 mg/week) showed reduced odds of morning cough and chronic cough. The protective effect was even stronger for ex-smokers experiencing wheeze. These benefits held true even after excluding people taking vitamin C supplements, suggesting the effect comes from food sources themselves.
The findings suggest that vitamin C's antioxidant properties may help counteract oxidative stress caused by smoking, potentially easing respiratory symptoms in smokers specifically.
Among current smokers, those consuming more dietary vitamin C (395+ mg/week versus under 209 mg/week) showed reduced odds of morning cough and chronic cough. The protective effect was even stronger for ex-smokers experiencing wheeze. These benefits held true even after excluding people taking vitamin C supplements, suggesting the effect comes from food sources themselves.
The findings suggest that vitamin C's antioxidant properties may help counteract oxidative stress caused by smoking, potentially easing respiratory symptoms in smokers specifically.
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7
Vitamin C fruit reduces childhood wheezing effectively
A large-scale study involving nearly 19,000 Italian children aged 6-7 years examined whether eating citrus fruits and kiwis—both rich in vitamin C—could reduce respiratory symptoms like wheezing and chronic cough. Parents reported their children's fruit intake and respiratory health through standardized questionnaires, with a subset of over 4,100 children followed up one year later.
The findings were striking: children eating vitamin C-rich fruit five to seven times weekly showed significantly lower rates of chronic cough compared to those eating it less than once weekly. Notably, even modest consumption of just one to two servings per week offered protective benefits. The effect was particularly pronounced among children with a history of asthma, with weekly fruit eaters experiencing less than half the wheezing incidents of infrequent consumers.
The findings were striking: children eating vitamin C-rich fruit five to seven times weekly showed significantly lower rates of chronic cough compared to those eating it less than once weekly. Notably, even modest consumption of just one to two servings per week offered protective benefits. The effect was particularly pronounced among children with a history of asthma, with weekly fruit eaters experiencing less than half the wheezing incidents of infrequent consumers.
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Most Useful Reviews
9
Effective for cough
4 people found this helpful
It works for chronic cough. I'm 45 and take 2000mg vitamin C and 1000mg vitamin B5 twice daily for my skin and to strengthen my immune system, along with a multivitamin in the morning. When I experience a chronic cough and burning throat, I take 2000mg to 3000mg of vitamin C and 2000mg of vitamin B5 every two hours until it stops, and it always works. I hope this helps.
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9
Prevented coughing
1 people found this helpful
Great vitamin C! A friend of mine started to develop a chronic cough and her voice changed. I gave her a few of these tablets, and by the following day, her voice was back to normal and she felt well again. I believe it helped prevent her from getting sick.
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10
Stopped chronic cough
This is excellent vitamin C! I caught a cold during peak season, and my youngest began to cough and showed symptoms of a chronic cough. After two days of taking this vitamin, she didn't get sick—it really helped her. Although she found it hard to swallow, it effectively maintained her health during the peak period.
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Medical Researches
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Possibly Effective
Based on 2 Researches
7
- All Researches
7
Dietary vitamin C reduces smoking-related cough
A survey of 4,300 young Norwegian adults examined whether dietary vitamin C intake relates to respiratory symptoms like cough and wheeze. Researchers estimated vitamin C consumption through questions about orange juice, oranges, potatoes, carrots, and tomatoes over the past year.
Among current smokers, those consuming more dietary vitamin C (395+ mg/week versus under 209 mg/week) showed reduced odds of morning cough and chronic cough. The protective effect was even stronger for ex-smokers experiencing wheeze. These benefits held true even after excluding people taking vitamin C supplements, suggesting the effect comes from food sources themselves.
The findings suggest that vitamin C's antioxidant properties may help counteract oxidative stress caused by smoking, potentially easing respiratory symptoms in smokers specifically.
Among current smokers, those consuming more dietary vitamin C (395+ mg/week versus under 209 mg/week) showed reduced odds of morning cough and chronic cough. The protective effect was even stronger for ex-smokers experiencing wheeze. These benefits held true even after excluding people taking vitamin C supplements, suggesting the effect comes from food sources themselves.
The findings suggest that vitamin C's antioxidant properties may help counteract oxidative stress caused by smoking, potentially easing respiratory symptoms in smokers specifically.
Read More
7
Vitamin C fruit reduces childhood wheezing effectively
A large-scale study involving nearly 19,000 Italian children aged 6-7 years examined whether eating citrus fruits and kiwis—both rich in vitamin C—could reduce respiratory symptoms like wheezing and chronic cough. Parents reported their children's fruit intake and respiratory health through standardized questionnaires, with a subset of over 4,100 children followed up one year later.
The findings were striking: children eating vitamin C-rich fruit five to seven times weekly showed significantly lower rates of chronic cough compared to those eating it less than once weekly. Notably, even modest consumption of just one to two servings per week offered protective benefits. The effect was particularly pronounced among children with a history of asthma, with weekly fruit eaters experiencing less than half the wheezing incidents of infrequent consumers.
The findings were striking: children eating vitamin C-rich fruit five to seven times weekly showed significantly lower rates of chronic cough compared to those eating it less than once weekly. Notably, even modest consumption of just one to two servings per week offered protective benefits. The effect was particularly pronounced among children with a history of asthma, with weekly fruit eaters experiencing less than half the wheezing incidents of infrequent consumers.
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User Reviews
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 3 Reviews
8.7
- All Reviews
- Positive Reviews
- Negative Reviews
9
Effective for cough
4 people found this helpful
It works for chronic cough. I'm 45 and take 2000mg vitamin C and 1000mg vitamin B5 twice daily for my skin and to strengthen my immune system, along with a multivitamin in the morning. When I experience a chronic cough and burning throat, I take 2000mg to 3000mg of vitamin C and 2000mg of vitamin B5 every two hours until it stops, and it always works. I hope this helps.
Read More
9
Prevented coughing
1 people found this helpful
Great vitamin C! A friend of mine started to develop a chronic cough and her voice changed. I gave her a few of these tablets, and by the following day, her voice was back to normal and she felt well again. I believe it helped prevent her from getting sick.
Read More
10
Stopped chronic cough
This is excellent vitamin C! I caught a cold during peak season, and my youngest began to cough and showed symptoms of a chronic cough. After two days of taking this vitamin, she didn't get sick—it really helped her. Although she found it hard to swallow, it effectively maintained her health during the peak period.
Read More
Frequently Asked Questions
9
Prevented coughing
1 people found this helpful
Great vitamin C! A friend of mine started to develop a chronic cough and her voice changed. I gave her a few of these tablets, and by the following day, her voice was back to normal and she felt well again. I believe it helped prevent her from getting sick.
10
Stopped chronic cough
This is excellent vitamin C! I caught a cold during peak season, and my youngest began to cough and showed symptoms of a chronic cough. After two days of taking this vitamin, she didn't get sick—it really helped her. Although she found it hard to swallow, it effectively maintained her health during the peak period.
9
Effective for cough
4 people found this helpful
It works for chronic cough. I'm 45 and take 2000mg vitamin C and 1000mg vitamin B5 twice daily for my skin and to strengthen my immune system, along with a multivitamin in the morning. When I experience a chronic cough and burning throat, I take 2000mg to 3000mg of vitamin C and 2000mg of vitamin B5 every two hours until it stops, and it always works. I hope this helps.
References
- Omenaas E, Fluge O, Buist AS, Vollmer WM, Gulsvik A. Dietary vitamin C intake is inversely related to cough and wheeze in young smokers. Respir Med. 2003;97:134. PubMed
- Forastiere F, Pistelli R, Sestini P, Fortes C, Renzoni E, et al. Consumption of fresh fruit rich in vitamin C and wheezing symptoms in children. SIDRIA Collaborative Group, Italy (Italian Studies on Respiratory Disorders in Children and the Environment). Thorax. 2000;55:283. PubMed
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