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
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Lindus Health Limited
New York, New York, 10017, United States
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