It takes about two days to get a cold after exposure to the virus. In this video, Larry Gooss, DO, a family practice doctor at Chippenham & Johnston-Willis Hospitals, explains how virus can continue to live on surfaces.
A RealAge answered. To prevent vitamin C deficiency, government guidelines recommend a daily dose of 90 milligrams (mg) for men, 75 mg for women. We recommend that you get 1,200 mg of vitamin C per day from food and supplements. This higher amount not only prevents deficiency but also helps prevent disease and needless aging.
Pineapple is Rich in Vitamin C. One cup of pineapple chunks contains more than the minimum daily requirement for vitamin C â 75 mg daily for women and 90 mg for men, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). And vitamin C helps protect against viral infection and inflammation.