Does Vitamin C help with mood?
Yes, for most people. 88% of 25 people who reported on Vitamin C for mood say it improved. 12% noticed no change and 0% say it got worse. That is above the typical result for mood (84% across 108 options).
Mood: what users report
88%better25 reports · medium confidence
22 better3 no change0 worse
Ranked #54 of 108 for mood.
What people say about Vitamin C and mood
“I contribute it to saving me several years ago, 'curing' severe depression, anxiety, low energy levels, even my gum health.”
“I have recently been experimenting with taking a Vitamin C supplement in the early/late evening and have found that I don't seem to have the same morning after depression as I usually do, and have actually felt refreshed and happy first thing in the morning.”
“I started supplementing vit C and feeling noticeably better, in a better mood, less anxious.”
“I took 2500mg of Vitamin C a day for a few days, and had the worst heart palpitations, sleep apneas, bone pains and bleeding gums I've ever experienced.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong738 meta-analyses · 2,072 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at mood. See all research on Vitamin C.
Side effects people mention
kidney stones 6stomach issues 5insomnia 2bone pain 2kidney stone 2
What else is Vitamin C used for?
Information only — not medical advice. How we count