New study on vitamin C gummies – puff piece or legit?
Hey all, came across this study (PMID: 34567890) claiming that high-dose vitamin C gummies can boost immunity by 30% in kids. Sounds almost too good to be true... but I'm curious if anyone here has seen it or knows if it's funded by the supplement industry. Thoughts?
I'm always skeptical of studies that sound like ads. Especially when they test a specific brand's product. Did they control for diet? Also, 30% seems wildly precise. Let's see what others think.
I don't trust most supplement studies tbh. They're often sponsored by the company. But Emergen-C is a big name, so maybe they funded it? I'd look at who paid for the research.
Doesn't matter if it's legit or not – gummies are tasty but full of sugar. If you want real immunity, eat actual oranges and go to the gym. Junk science like this just sells product.
Fair points all. I'll dig into the funding. If it's from the maker, I'll take it with a grain of salt. Thanks for the input!