Emergen-C study: can a daily vitamin boost your energy?

NCT ID NCT06654089

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study looked at whether taking Emergen-C daily for 12 weeks improves quality of life and reduces fatigue in healthy adults aged 18-64. About 299 participants took either Emergen-C or a placebo. Researchers measured changes in fatigue using a standard questionnaire. The goal is to help consumers and doctors understand the real-world benefits of routine Emergen-C use.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Emergen-C (vitamin C, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folate, manganese)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could show that taking Emergen-C daily helps reduce fatigue and improve quality of life in healthy adults.

What could go wrong

This is a completed Phase 4 trial with 299 participants, but results may not apply to everyone. Dietary supplements often show modest effects, and the placebo group also received electrolytes.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Lindus Health Limited

    New York, New York, 10017, United States