Like Airborne, the powder is available in individual packets. The recommendation is one packet per day. One packet is supposed to be dissolved in 4 to 6 ounces of water, creating a drink. According to the ingredient label , the active ingredients include:.
Additionally, vitamin C may reduce the amount of vitamin B12 available in your body. The supplement also contains 10 mg of vitamin B6. Taking high doses of vitamin B6 may lead to nerve damage, causing tingling in your extremities.
Vitamin C is the main ingredient in Airborne, Emergen-C, and other immunity boosters. Your immune cells require vitamin C to function properly. This includes cells like neutrophils, which help fight infections. The research is mixed on its effectiveness. According to a review , taking vitamin C each day reduced the duration of colds in 8 percent of adults.
It also reduces the severity of colds. The review found that vitamin C supplements may be beneficial for people who do strenuous physical activities. Regular vitamin C intake may reduce their risk of catching a cold by about half. Vitamins A and E are essential for proper immune function. 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.
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Antibiotics Interactions. Updated May 23, Are you taking your flu and cold prevention one step too far? Why vitamin C? By delivering a megadose of vitamin C and other key nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin E, Zinc, and Selenium, these supplements claim to boost your immune system.
The truth is, dietary supplements are not meant to treat, cure, or prevent illness. In most cases, they should only be used for a short-term period and shouldn't replace nutrients you can get from food. If taken in high doses for longer periods of time, supplements may lead to adverse health effects and even vitamin toxicity. So, what does taking too many vitamins look like? What are the potential health risks? Interestingly, however, this is never stated in any of Airborne's materials.
According to their website www. And to my way of thinking it is intentionally vague because, in actuality, they are not making any health claims. This is a simple fact. No health claims are made. Did you know that Airborne was developed by a second-grade teacher with no scientific, medical or alternative medical training? So how do we know if it works? The Airborne package states that for clinical trial evidence one should visit their website. Why not? Do you know what Airborne contains?
It contains some vitamins, minerals, herbs and amino acids. Rather than ranting about my belief that this combination of ingredients is unlikely to be effective, I think you should know that each tablet contains percent of the recommended daily amount of vitamins A and E, which are fat-soluble and are stored in your body's fat cells.
If each tablet contains percent, it means that the more you take the higher your chances are of developing toxicity.
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