Although they are different to the flu, having the symptoms of a cold-like a cough, sore throat and runny nose-can be bothersome. A severe cold can make you feel weak and ill too. Most colds are caused by viruses. Antibiotics are not effective against colds because they only fight bacteria.
Vitamin C Content. A 100-gram serving of orange or lemon provides you with 53 milligrams of vitamin C, which is 88 percent of the daily value of 60 milligrams per day. This serving equals either one small orange or slightly less than two lemons.
Adults should get between 75 and 90 milligrams of vitamin C per day; several glasses of water with lime juice can provide a significant percentage of this guideline. According to the National Institutes of Health, a regular intake of vitamin C might lessen your risk of cancer.