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.
As a water-soluble vitamin, vitamin C is not retained by your body, so you need to consume vitamin C every day. The daily recommended amount of vitamin C for adults is between 75 milligrams for women and 90 milligrams for men. A 1-cup serving of chopped celery contains a little over 3 milligrams of vitamin C. Vitamin A