fighting off colds

  • Can I Take Too Much Vitamin C

    QUESTION

    Dear Nutritionist,
    I'm 6½ weeks pregnant. Is there such a thing as too much vitamin C in early (or later) pregnancy? I often take "Emergen -- C" packets to ward off colds, and don't want to do so if it will harm the baby.
    Margaret

  • Can I Take Too Much Vitamin C

    QUESTION

    Dear Nutritionist,
    I'm 6½ weeks pregnant. Is there such a thing as too much vitamin C in early (or later) pregnancy? I often take "Emergen -- C" packets to ward off colds, and don't want to do so if it will harm the baby.
    Margaret