I am currently taking Vitamin C supplements "Bio-VitaminC". Does drinking coffee affect the absorption of the Vitamin C?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- No, caffeine has not been reported to interfere with the absorption of vitamin C.
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How true is this statement: "Overall, experts have found little to no benefit from vitamin C for preventing or treating the common cold." Why the misconception about benefits of oranges during the flu
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- The above statement is true, but not very accurate. According to the latest Cochrane review (the Cochrane database focuses on selectively reviewing the good quality clinical trials to come up with sol... Read More
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Hi docteur.How can i cure a grippe?I must take anthibiotic if i have fever(38) or i still taking vitamine c and panadole ?
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Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- simple grippe only take symptomatic treatment
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I suffer from flu. what can I do?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- you have to take anti pyretiques to lower the temperature take hot beverage that helps to kill the virus drink effervescent vitamine C
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Can prenatal vitamins cause acne? THe pill contains magnesium, B12, B6, folic Acid, VItamin C, VItamin E, and stearic acid.
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- basically no, but being pregnant can cause acne
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Q. I got a very thin hair just after a bad diet.i got some advices to take supplements but plz can anybody give me the name of such supplements and what shampoo i am supposed to use?
Dr. Rania Mousa,
General Medicine
- if you know that the bad diet you went through is the cause of your problem then simply the solution by reversing the cause and once you start eating healthy diet and drinking too much fluids and wate... Read More
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Are cucumbers overfilled with vitaminC?
Dr. Judy Matta,
Pediatrics
- 1 cup serving of cucumber has 4 mg of vitamin C, or about 4% of your recommend daily amount of the vitamin.
Cucumbers also contain Vitamin A, Vitamin K and Folic acid
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I have a flu now, 2 days. Green mucus, throat hurts, sneezing. It always stays with me for a long time. What can I do to prevent it from getting worse?vitamin C, hot drinks, etc have never affected.
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Dr. Jinan Usta,
Family Medicine
- Usually the flu stays around 3-5 days sometimes a week. some people may have symptoms that drag if they are smokers, have allergies...there are no medicines that are proven to shorten the duration alt... Read More
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Can we give five years old kid vitamin C supplements?
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Dr. Ivana Dabaj,
Pediatric Neurology
- Of course you can give vitamin C. There are lots of types of supplements for kids. Some are in the form of candies, others gums, others solutions. You can check with your physician for the names and d... Read More
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