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1 However, taking vitamin C before the onset of cold symptoms may shorten the duration of symptoms. 2  Vitamin C may provide benefit for people at high risk of colds due to frequent exposure â for example, children who attend group child care during the winter.
Some studies show that zinc may help reduce the duration of a cold if taken right away, says Yeung. Zinc helps regulate the immune system, build and maintain lean body mass and heal wounds.. Yeung says foods high in zinc include oysters, red meat, eggs, fortified cereal, beans and pumpkin seeds.