When you consume a diet based on whole, minimally-processed plant foods, most of your daily requirements of vitamins, minerals and protein are easily met. The only exceptions are vitamins B12 and vitamin D, and these are fortified in many plant milks and can be acquired with supplementation.
But what about vitamin C?
Vitamin C hasn’t been proven in studies to be the cure for the common cold, but it may prevent a cold or flu from turning into something more serious like pneumonia or lung infections. For this reason, there is tremendous interest in its use as a treatment for Covid-19. Until the research is done though, proceed with caution. Most studies will look at intravenous use of high doses and that comes with its own risks including infection or blood clots.
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