Have any supplements been studied for acute respiratory infections?

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    Last Updated: May 16, 2025

    Supplementation with specific micronutrients — particularly vitamin C, vitamin D, and zinc — may help reduce the risk and duration of acute respiratory infections. These supplements have shown consistent benefits in studies.

    Supplementation with specific micronutrients may help to reduce the risk and shorten the duration of an ARI. Vitamin C,[1] vitamin D,[2] and zinc[3][4] supplementation show the most consistent benefits for ARI risk and duration.[5]

    For more information, see this page: Which Supplements Can Help Against Colds And the Flu?