Do Vitamin C Supplements Actually Work Or Are They A Waste Of Money? 💰

In the latest episode of "Talking with Docs," the focus turns to the contentious topic of Vitamin C and its efficacy in preventing illness or halting its progression. The doctors delve into the scientific literature, weighing the evidence for and against Vitamin C's purported benefits. They explore its potential as a preventative measure against sickness, as well as its ability to mitigate symptoms and shorten the duration of illnesses. With a blend of medical expertise and candid discussion, the episode offers viewers a comprehensive understanding of the role Vitamin C plays in immune health and its real-world impact on staying well.
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[@CFProton]

Dr. Linus Pauling was a big proponent of Vitamin C to prevent illness. I spoke with him during my undergraduate Chemistry degree.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

He sure was. We talked about it in our video

[@jayarajsathyan9532]

ANY VIT SUPPLEMENT IS USELESS. PAULING WAS A FRAUD

[@jackehli621]

Red bell pepper. 4x more than oranges.

[@kyles5513]

Strawberries are good too.

[@robertweinmann9408]

Potatoes are also a good source of C.

[@kyles5513]

@@robertweinmann9408 intill they're cooked...

[@donnajas]

The orange juice lady was Anita Bryant. I remember those commercials. I’m 73 so I guess I’m in the same lane as Dr. Z. Yes, I take vitamin C everyday. Thanks guys.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Welcome!

[@williesordillo8621]

Yes, indeed it was, Anita Bryant, who later became the anti-gay lady. And as she was specifically the Florida orange juice lady, that became the reason to buy California oranges.

[@miketrebert7788]

I'm a vegan, will be 80 this year. I take a few supplements but not Vitamin C and pay close attention to anti-oxidant/free radical dynamic. I eat a lot of fresh fruits and veg - make it a point to eat vitamin C foods same meal as iron-rich foods (green leaves) to help assimilation of non-heme iron. I'll keep an eye on my yearly blood work for Vitamin C level as I get older. Thanks Docs.

[@jcampbell100]

YOU Docs should get the peace prize for your service to humanity and being quite funny and nerding out when you have to and yet you are the coolest. Thanks for your channel. I take VC every day.

[@charlenecharchar]

The 2 of you together is ✨✨✨... Love watching the channel Drs❣️🦚💟❣️

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks so much

[@charlenecharchar]

@@TalkingWithDocs Most welcome 😁✨😁✨😁

[@user-zh6pk6kz7k]

I take Vitamin C every day as prescribed by my urologist. And, Anita Bryant was a singer in the 1950's, 1960's, as well as a promoter of Minute Maid orange juice concentrate.

[@gizmo5601]

She was also an awful human being…a homophobic campaigner against gay rights propagating many hateful tropes.

[@ginam.4990]

Take C daily with Zinc and D3, with MK7........very rarely get sick and my skin looks great.

[@JustMe-id1gc]

MK7 is that fat soluable. Won't it be stored? Thank you for any info you wish to share. What about Mag?

[@jessiebrader2926]

Several of my friends call me 'limey' but I take no offense. I am proud that my ancestors were the first to put two and two together and come up with the solution. I am an open ocean sailor too. From a Limey in Hawaii. Aloha (with a cockney accent) Love your shows, thank you.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

That's awesome! We love Hawaii!

[@michaelloudaros9953]

Thank you gentlemen for augmenting our knowledge and helping us achieve and maintain better health and well-being. God bless you

[@YUmMies24]

Everything in moderation 😊🫶🏻

[@WilliamNAllen]

You two were in rare form. Good one!

[@larkinwalker6659]

Vitamin C helps with the absorption of iron for those who are iron deficient.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

It sure does

[@user-me3wt1rw9f]

Just saw a comment that vit c is good for iron absorption if anaemic. Maybe that's why my cardiologist keeps me on it cause I'm always anaemic and have to take iron and frequent blood transfusions in hospital to keep from keeling over. Pity only learning this stuff in retirement

[@kelleytuck1584]

Thank you so much for what you do. ❤

[@jomama81ranch8]

Totally like this channel!!

[@off-gridsimplyhappyrodriguez]

Me and the old man eat tons of citrus. I'm single handedly keeping orange farmers in business 😂

[@garykellam5596]

But orange you afraid of becoming a little fruity?

[@off-gridsimplyhappyrodriguez]

@@garykellam5596 ☺️😂

[@thelavenderlatch]

I love you guys. Fun, fun way to understand the complexities of the human body. Thank you for caring.

[@anothergoldilocks1077]

@@garykellam5596 That was a cringy pun!! 🙄

[@garykellam5596]

@@anothergoldilocks1077 how so?

[@ChrisBrown-sg2ck]

You guys are the best

[@lenoraberendt750]

Haven’t had a cold since 2017. I don’t take a vitamin C supplement but I love me an OJ in the morning. 💪 Keep up the great work Docs! Greetings from Chicago. 💕

[@GreggBB]

Excellent information---covered it from all sides. Great point about the two issues of low risk and low cost!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sandyrichmond2570]

Love you guys!!

[@firefighterps2]

You guys are the best!

[@elisabetamuresan3854]

I love your videos! Thank you 🤗

[@ginam.4990]

Love you two Docs!!!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Awwww thanks!

[@propertyagency6061]

Watching from Nigeria, Africa. Thanks for your information I learn alot from you guys

[@nancyrobertson8661]

Just subscribed. You two present extremely valuable information, and are a joy to listen to.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Welcome aboard Nancy!

[@user-pd5in6fr1j]

Fabulously entertaining and educational videos, Docs. ❤️

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you like them!

[@DW-ph2xg]

We stayed to the end. We had a very long day of travel. Thanks for the info and laughs, best they we heard all day. . BTW….DR W. your latest knee injection helped me a lot. See you in 6 months. Cheers to you both!

[@jimmaurer4430]

I thought this one would be boring and it was not! Good going.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yay! Not boring!

[@herbhanson1190]

Terrific content, as always. Much appreciated!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thank you !

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks

[@user-yf9in9hb3o]

Had a allergy test a long time ago , took 500+ milligrams of vitamin c daily for 8 months then reatested , the doctor was totally amazed at the improvement.

[@linebrunelle1004]

hey, user-blah-nlah. robot Florida lobbyist

[@user-yf9in9hb3o]

@linebrunelle1004 never been to Florida and I don't sell oranges, but what I've noticed on the internet, some people refuse to learn ,mostly trumpers,and when in rural alberta stay away from the sheep 🐑

[@slimmishler5525]

I never get a cold. Haven’t been sick in years and I don’t take Vitamin C supplements. I just started a cold yesterday. O well 🤷🏼

[@WVgirl1959]

​@@linebrunelle1004it helps keep your gut healthy and if your gut is healthy you're more resistant to viruses.

[@WVgirl1959]

​@@slimmishler5525it helps if you keep your gut healthy. Vitamin C helps to keep the gut healthy

[@vikingwind25]

Great information! I really don't mind the "Geek-Out" portion at all. You guys are very good at presenting medical topics with a bit of humor.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks!

[@marieholzwasser9224]

I agree with what you two stated. I don't think it's super beneficial to take Vitamin C but why not take it. No harm done.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

It can

[@TalkingWithDocs]

We agree Marie

[@barbarak8158]

Thank you Docs !

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Welcome

[@disqusrubbish5467]

The exact number of years escapes me at the moment, but between discovering limes prevent scurvy, and the British Navy making them standard issue was something well over 100 years IIRC. Not knocking their navy, it (to me) shows how long it takes to get people to respond to evidence.

[@dreamarichards4972]

Very interesting and love the humor as always! Thanks to you both from down below in the Ohio Valley. 😊😅🥰

[@conniefisher916]

I take a small daily dose because it may help reduce UTIs by making urine more acidic, so more resistant to bacteria.

[@anothergoldilocks1077]

“May” is the operative word. 😮

[@Starclimber]

British sailors originally avoided scurvy by consuming lemons, and were switched to limes because they were easily sourced from Britain's Caribbean colonies. This was fine for short trips, but prolonged journeys revealed lime's inadequacy for supplying adequate vitamin C. The excellent 'Cautionary Tales' podcast 'When Limeys Get Scurvy' covers this subject in detail. As for Linus Pauling, I was fortunate to see him in person doing an anti-nukes speech in Vancouver in the early '80's. He had by then developed the tremulous voice familiar to many 'courtesy' of RFK Jr, but he communicated the tenuousness of our global predicament with alacrity. Thanks for the crappy X-rays tidbit!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks for sharing your stuff too!

[@rebeccabsomanybooks3558]

I am about to make home made tomato / jalapeño pepper soup from my garden in vitamix. Thanks for the information.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Sounds great!

[@anothergoldilocks1077]

Sounds spicy and I don’t like spicy food. I maintain that “food shouldn’t hurt!” 🥵

[@phinfogg3960]

Thanks!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Wow thanks so much for the super fan donation!!!!

[@vtoner1307]

When I had cancer in my 40’s the one thing I was told to stop taking was vit C. My oncologist said it would interfere with chemo working properly because it’s a powerful vitamin.

[@tomassalazar2798]

Talking with docs great videos thanks for telling us the truth

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You bet! Doing our best

[@chinaskibukowski7747]

Today's episode felt like a father and son presentation, Dr. W was looking pretty uppity and Dr. Z had to lay down the law. Great show, always have great info and I recommend your channel all the time.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Well said

[@barbarak8158]

😅

[@AnnieWinter148]

I have taken that emergency-c daily for close to 10 years. I rarely to never get sick.

[@amusedBYfools]

I'm gonna guess there are additional things you also do. I also rarely get sick.

[@linebrunelle1004]

eat your vitamins instead of intaking crap.

[@bettystevens5397]

Vitamin c daily for 10 years or more. I’m 64, I see and hear people around me getting sick but I haven’t caught it. So I’m definitely on board!!

[@joannm.1756]

Yes, Anita Bryant and Florida. So many commercials “ breakfast without orange juice is like a day without sunshine”. Totally the ‘70s!

[@mikebennett7261]

And she was right.

[@joannm.1756]

@@mikebennett7261 😁

[@mikebennett7261]

Ok, vitamin C is about preventing typical health scenarios. Answer this. What is your position mandatory covid-19 vaccine? Your answer will be impressive to your country. And the truckers, who suffered.

[@mikefitzpatrick5209]

Could you two consider doing a video on Spinal Cord Stimulators (SCS) and the use of a TENS unit, Difference benefits etc.? Thank you

[@jessiebrader2926]

Investigate FSM...Frequency Specific Micro current. It's similar to a Tens but much more sophisticated. It is taking off and is much better than taking drugs for almost everything that ails us. The way of the future.

[@glennmadill6435]

Sorry, it’s not Son of A son of A Sailor, it’s Changes in Latitudes Changes in Attitudes. But it really doesn’t matter, just keep up the good work.

[@guidoeehg1140]

Of course, I remember the orange juice lady.😃She got really rich, too.

[@daver7013]

Love you guys, thanks for this video. And yes, I do remember the orange juice lady, i’m an old guy.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks! Stay well.

[@angyr2902]

Love you Doc sending Hugs🙏❤️🤗

[@billhayward1585]

I think most things work if you believe in them. Could you please do a show on why we take longer to recover as we age. What starts the aging process. Why do some( old) people have more energy than others. Love your show.

[@anothergoldilocks1077]

You saying things are psychosomatic or mind over matter? 😮

[@billhayward1585]

@@anothergoldilocks1077 most success comes from blind faith. But reality in the end confirms success. Thanks for your reply.

[@neyral.castillo1696]

Thanks for your hard work, good info . I have a question about vitamin D , what is the best time to take it ? 🙏🙏🙏

[@UltraRunCrawford]

Absolutely remember the “orange juice lady” Anita Bryant😊 which I suppose officially makes me ancient! I take vitamin C every day…have for decades and during cold and flu season I would double my supplement intake. I used to be a long distance runner. I believe it helped me from getting sick during periods of more intense training. Love your videos 🙏

[@jag.v6163]

nice video

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks for the visit

[@mrparlanejxtra]

Sauerkraut was also a sailors cure for scurvy.

[@barbarak8158]

Interesting!

[@margiebalough153]

Can you do a session on how the type of water your drink impacts your health, ie., bottled, filtered, spring water, etc?

[@disqusrubbish5467]

"And put the lime in the coconut, she called the doctor Woke him up, said, "Doctor, ain't there nothing I can take I said, Doctor, to relieve this bellyache? I said, Doctor, ain't there nothin' I can take I said, Doctor..." "Now let me get this straight You put the lime in the coconut, you drink 'em both up Put the lime in the coconut, you drink 'em both up Put a lime in the coconut, you drink 'em both up Put the lime in the coconut, you such a silly woman Put a lime in the coconut and drink 'em both together Put the lime in the coconut, then you feel better Put the lime in the coconut, drink 'em both down Put the lime in the coconut, and call me in the morning.."

[@shanl6968]

I take C+Zinc during flu season. I use C serum for skincare.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@billk8780]

I stuck around to the end. Just a lot of hot air? Nah, I prefer to think of it as noble gas. Most excellent, once again!

[@dipi4603]

Anita Bryant is the orange juice lady from Florida. 🍊🥤

[@janetmccullough7436]

I take vitamin C also D3 and Zinc on the advise of my doctor. Rarely get sick. I remember Anita Bryant orange juice commercials.

[@ronaldsartori3882]

My mother in-law will be 100 in April and she has been taking vitamins especially C for ever and she has never been sick. 😊

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Wow nice

[@laalfano1393]

Love the Anita Bryant reference!😆

[@jota55581]

For me i take vit c with zimc ..im never sick !

[@mikhelBrown]

I started taking it this year. And my receding hairline has started growing again.

[@virginiadebva4311]

I remember the orange juice lady! You have to be a certain age to remember her😀

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes!

[@TorgerVedeler]

I take it every day. There is another side effect, though, that affects some people: You start saying “Yar Matey” a lot and wearing a pirate hat. But at least you don’t get scurvy. 🤪

[@juliagriego7693]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@darlenericotta]

I get vitamin c Through my vitamins and oranges every day. Love oranges! Thank you again Docs! You’re great as always!

[@bobdobs23]

It helps to look at what animals do with vit c production. Many animals can produce it, it was found in a study, in the 70’s I believe where it showed sheep produced up to 40 gyms of c under stress. Also usually better to take with citris since bioflavonoids help absorption.

[@dianeschwalm3855]

Yes! I remember the Orange juice lady! Dr Brad is just a tot! 😄

[@davidpescod7573]

Only loosely connect to your excellent video on vitamin C may I ask why grapefruit is strictly forbidden when taking certain medications such as statins? Grapefruit was once my favourite citrus fruit, not including the wonderful sweet Sicilian lemons which were out of this world, which I had to forgo twenty years ago when I was put on a statin. Other than grapefruit are there other citrus fruits which are contraindicated when taking specific drugs? Many thanks, as also, to you two fab Docs for your entertaining, humorous, and very informative videos

[@18khunter2]

Sailors Drinking all that Rum during downtime didn't help either!

[@denisedenomme361]

Love your videos.👍❤️🇨🇦

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you like them!

[@emmancanada]

My own experience, it helps preventing could and reducing the cold symptoms.

[@missmonasuzette]

When my sister and I were kids and started to get a cold, my mom would keep giving us vitamin C until we got Diarrhea. She swore that would knock the cold out, but we needed to take it until we got the big D. It always seemed to work! (for the Diarrhea anyway). 🤣

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Oh man!

[@notrueflagshere198]

Anita Bryant is also famous for other things and was referenced in the movie Airplane!, probably because of her other claims to fame.

[@maryc6173]

Wow, that was a wild ride. A good one though. Yes, Anita Bryant was in the news a lot back in the day. Historically I rarely caught colds but when I did, the Vit C would always give me canker sores. Yet, for 2 years I've been taking PreserVision Areds2 (dry MD L eye; wet MD Rt eye) that has 250 mg Vit C and I don't have any side effects. Interesting. Glad I took this ride with you. Informative and always with good humor.

[@pamelabrooks1944]

When I get a cold, I crave orange juice. I wish I could remember to drink it - before I get a cold.😬

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes Pamela!

[@kyles5513]

I eat lemons, berries and broccoli everyday for vitamin c. I also take krill oil and extra virgin olive oil everyday. My skin looks f'ing great.

[@user-me3wt1rw9f]

I've been prescribed 1000mg vitamin c daily in divided doses by my cardiologist. Now curious

[@donnamariebrown2478]

I remember the orange juice lady!!!😃🙂

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes!

[@JohnPMiller]

When I was little, there was the Florida Orange Bird. I haven't seen it in years. I think it was eaten by an orange cat.

[@anothergoldilocks1077]

😮😮😮

[@faisalnabi9939]

It does work

[@vb4567]

Vit C , typical pill size available 1000mg, can be used daily in (typically) women, to acidify the urine (due to the excretion of the excess in the urine), to inhibit bacterial growth in the urinary tract, thus reducing the incidence of urinary tract infections.

[@mikemeyerphotopro]

I failed chemistry 3x. My brain now hurts!!! So I should take vitamin C, got it :)

[@pekkatanninen2898]

I take vitamin C often, it maintains my heart health & well being all around.❤😊

[@ami6car]

A couple of kiwi fruits/day.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Nice

[@georgevasilakis6219]

I have been susceptible to colds all my life. I have had pneumonia 5 times in my life (age 80.6). After reading Dr. Pauling's book, I took Vit. C by the handful for several years. My conclusion was that it may have lessened my cold symptoms but not enough to warrant a potential damaging dose. I never stopped completely but I sometimes wonder if several of my autoimmune conditions were caused by taking large doses in the past.

[@ff144k]

you need to take a lot more. and cutting carbs and adding more animal protein help too

[@VictorElGreco]

It’s one of those because-why-not things. 😌😄

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes

[@ritabosnich9974]

Wow, a history lesson a periodic table lesson and science lessons… not only are you guys both cute… smart and funny….and who could forget Anita Bryant… what happened to her anyway? Love u guys, keep up the good work

[@TalkingWithDocs]

She is still alive! Thanks so much

[@ritabosnich9974]

@@TalkingWithDocs from drinking orange juice I’m sure! Lol

[@anothergoldilocks1077]

Anita Bryant’s birthday will be coming up this month on the 25th. She’ll be 84 years young. 😊

[@damodaranp7605]

Could you post a video about ffd of knee after tkr?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

We will add to the list for sure

[@CookingCanningAndBaking]

"for these poor people who stuck around to the end". LOL. Classic. Thanks for the video and information. I don't take Vitamin C, but am not averse to it. I like the flavor the chewables and kinda wish I had some now....

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Ha so true

[@supergg07]

Take Balance Of Nature, every day, and that gives me all my fruits and vegetables for the day☺️💖

[@barbarak8158]

All in one tiny little capsule!

[@JustMe-id1gc]

Is that all hype? It is really expensive and it is auto send and i saw no out button so i did not sign up. Tell me why you take it and like it. Thanks.

[@SandiRose2008]

🤣🤣 YES!! Dr. Z is a Free Radical and Dr. Weening is Reactive! Both are History Docs!! This video was full of definitive speculation!! 🤣 Loved it!! Thank you both for the walk down Memory Lane!!

[@barbarak8158]

Dr Z doesn't look that old!

[@SandiRose2008]

@@barbarak8158I think maybe you're right!! I should delete that part!!! I love Dr Z! I wouldn't want to hurt his feelings! When you get this comment, delete your comment and this comment will automatically be deleted too!! Thanks!

[@jimmydandy9364]

Taking excessive amounts could cause kidney stones......

[@krisap]

I am trying to bring down my uric acid levels and my naturopath suggested we try high doses of Vit C and re-test in 3 months. I hope it helps!

[@youthrevisitedagain]

I had always heard that Pauling had received a gift box of oranges for the holidays. He & his wife ate more oranges than normal & that season neither had any colds. His conclusion was it was due to high consumption of oranges. Don’t know if it’s true or just a story.

[@aljanet1514]

I don't take vitamin c but I eat tons of fruits and greens. If I don't get enough vitamin c I will see the difference when I brush my teeth, I will notice bleeding. Thank you for the great videos.

[@elmolewis9123]

That seems unlikely to be caused by lack of Vit C... unless you eat all your fruit and vegetables every 6 months.

[@wordswordswords8203]

Thanks for pronouncing Oregon right. That's where I'm from. Interesting that you don't absorb Vit C as well as you age. I used to take Vitamin C but then I stopped for no reason really. Wow, Linus Pauling was so smart. I noticed he had a large head. Do you think people with larger heads/brains are smarter? I think there are probably people with small heads that are smart too, but it does seem like larger headed people tend to be smarter. But then birds have little heads and brains and they seem really smart to me. Great video. Thank you.

[@carlosrobbins9178]

I also hang out with people who are younger than I am. Hence, some of my cultural references are too obscure for them. Anita Bryant was a celebrity who was a Miss America runner-up. She sang the Florida Sunshine Tree commercials in the '70s. . . Until her religious zeal cost her a career in show business. She campaigned for school systems to keep gay teachers unemployed. Someone threw a pie in her face during a press conference. That was the last I saw of her. The commercials and the pie incident are on KZbin.

[@sheilan6235]

I take vitamin C if I’ve been exposed to a cold or catch a cold, or just suspect that I might have been exposed because I think that it helps prevent or reduce the severity of

[@user-jf4zh7lb2q]

I take vitamin C and was using Emergen-C still I realized how much sugar is in it, sadly I will use another form now. I don’t get sick often, I mostly get a cold after flying.