You've burned the midnight candle at work but just as the monster project is winding down, you feel the headache and stuffiness set in. So what do you reach for to stop an impending cold? Airborne, the herbal formula?
Nope, it's just a brilliant marketing scheme. Mega doses of Vitamin C? Maybe, but it hasn't worked for you in the past. To date, most research has focused on pneumonia risk and older males. For example, an old study examined how vitamin A and E supplements affected the risk of pneumonia in older men who smoke. The researchers observed no effects.
A study also determined that vitamin E supplements may reduce the risk of pneumonia by 69 percent in men who smoke. Studies involving the general population are necessary. Vitamin D regulates your immune cell response.
It also suppresses inflammation. A study found that vitamin D can prevent acute respiratory infections. It may be most helpful for people who are deficient in vitamin D. Zinc is necessary for the development and function of immune cells. Zinc supplements are often used to treat the common cold, but the evidence is mixed.
In a study , taking 13 mg of zinc daily had no impact on recovery from the common cold. Meanwhile, a review found 80 to 92 mg of zinc per day can reduce cold duration by 33 percent. This suggests higher levels of zinc may be effective. Yet, one serving of Airborne only provides 8 mg of zinc. One serving of Emergen-C contains 2 mg.
These amounts are too low to provide the therapeutic benefits observed in research. B vitamins are required for immune response, respiratory function, and energy metabolism. Vitamins B6, B12, and folate are particularly important for the function of natural killer cells.
These cells work against viral infections. The symptoms depend on the vitamin, but generally, high doses can cause:. Avoid taking more than the serving suggestion. The best way to strengthen immunity is to follow a healthy lifestyle. The other morning I woke up "off" with a scratchy throat, achy body feeling and general blahness I dropped one airborne tablet in water, let it fizz, and then drank it up. It doesn't have the best taste but it is over with soon and that "cold" never manifested.
My dr. I have tried it several times with success. Joined Aug 25, We use Airborne. I don't think I've been sick in a year and a half since I've been using it whenever I feel something coming on. It's absolutely amazing. I've tried Zicam before I knew about Airborne. It didn't prevent the cold for me. Joined Feb 16, JESW said:. SeaSpray Disney World fan since Joined Jan 11, DisneyPhD said:.
That is just how I am feeling today. I know just where the zicam swabs are. I am going to find them. I know I have airborne around here somewhere too, but not sure. I guess I have to serach. Is there any reason you can't do them both at the same time? SeaSpray said:. The Airborne does not contain drugs, just high doses of Vitamin C and some other vitamins and some herbs. Also, I have high blood pressure I take 2 medications , and he said the Airborne was fine to take with that too. I now swear by Airborne!
And get the orange flavor, it tastes MUCH better than the lemon-lime. Joined Oct 10, We like Airborne better. It is a tablet that you put into water and let it dissolve. But is there any evidence to support the claims, and are immunity boosters really worth the investment?
The verdict: Some ingredients in Airborne have been tested with inconsistent results, and no clinical trials have been published. The backstory: Zicam nasal sprays and gels were linked to a serious loss of smell anosmia , leading the Food and Drug Administration FDA to issue a warning letter in The backstory: Coldcalm is manufactured by Boiron, the manufacturers of Oscillococcinum, which is intended to relieve flu symptoms.
Several petitions have been filed with the FDA criticizing Boiron for misleading labeling and advertising of Oscillococcinum, and several class-action lawsuits have also been filed.
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