Since outbreak of the novel coronavirus, people have been scrambling to get their hands on products they hope will protect them against contracting the virus. That includes face masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, et cetera.
Naturally, many folks also wondered if using Emergen-C daily would keep them from falling ill. In fact, according to The New York Times, pharmacies throughout the United States were forced to place a limit on amount of "vitamins, Zicam, Emergen-C and other supplements" customers could purchase during the pandemic, due to their short supply.
However, register dietitian Ashley Koff warned against overloading yourself with Emergen-C during the pandemic panic. "This is the time to start implementing behaviors that support your health, not going and taking high amounts of things that are incorrectly listed as immune boosters," the expert told The New York Times. Linda Van Horn, chief of nutrition at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine's preventive medicine department, also advised "look[ing] at what you're eating" and choosing "fresh produce and other healthy foods" if at all possible.
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