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No, vitamin C does not help prevent colds. A meta-analysis[1] of 10,708 participants in various studies showed that the risk ratio of contracting a cold while on vitamin C prophylaxis was 0.97 for the general populace.
For other uses, see Vitamin C (disambiguation). Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid and L-ascorbic acid, is a vitamin found in food and used as a dietary supplement. As a supplement it is used to treat and prevent scurvy. Evidence does not support use in the general population for the prevention of the common cold. It may be taken by mouth or by injection.