Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Vitamin C has long been used in traditional and complementary medicine to support immune function and, by extension, the health of the tonsils, which are part of the body's immune system. The rationale stems from vitamin C’s well-established role in supporting general immune responses and its antioxidant properties, which may help the body respond to infections such as tonsillitis. Historically, increased vitamin C intake has been recommended during episodes of sore throat or tonsil inflammation, though this advice is more rooted in tradition and general immune support rather than direct clinical evidence for tonsil health.

From a scientific standpoint, while vitamin C is critical for normal immune function and can reduce the duration and severity of common colds, there is limited direct evidence that it specifically benefits the tonsils or treats tonsillar conditions. Most clinical trials and reviews focus on vitamin C’s effects on upper respiratory tract infections more broadly, not tonsillitis or tonsil hypertrophy specifically. Therefore, its use for "supporting the tonsils" is justified mainly by tradition and general immune-boosting properties, rather than targeted, validated research.

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