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Originally Posted by Jason762
Oh yeah, and I drink the Airbourne Formula every morning and night. Does this stuff actually work? A bit expensive, but if it works it's worth it...
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Airborne is a giant shot of Vitamin C (1000mg) and some herbal stuff that can't be proven to do anything but drain your wallet. I will sometimes take a 1000mg Vitamin C caplet at the onset of a cold because it does normally help- and you can get a bottle of 100 plain old normal 1000mg Vitamin C caplets for a few bucks, not the nearly dollar a pill or more that Airborne charges.
Also, taking it 1000mg a day (either as a pill or in the form of Airborne) as a regular thing isn't really helpful. The reason they work is because, at the onset of a cold, the sudden 1000mg of Vitamin C gives your body the boost it needs to help overcome the initial action of the cold. Taking it every day like that doesn't mean it keeps your immune system at a higher level, it just means you're taking 1,667% of the normal recommended daily value and you'll pass all that you don't use.
From the Airborne website FAQ section, bolding my own:
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7. Should I be concerned about any of the levels of vitamins in Airborne?
Airborne is meant to be taken in short duration. If used properly, there is no concern of the higher dose vitamins. For further guidance, or if you are taking other medications, please consult with your family physician.
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I love how they dodge recommending it daily later on, while still asserting that people do take it that way. Funny wording so they can say they don't actually recommend it.
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6. Can Airborne be taken daily?
Many people do take one Airborne as a daily dietary supplement. However, as with all over-the-counter dietary supplements, we recommend that you consult with your pharmacist or family physician, because they know what is best for your health.
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Airborne also contains about 230mg of sodium, which is about 10% of normal daily allowance (based on 2000 calorie diet). So if you have issues with sodium, it may not be a good idea to use it. Ask your doctor if you have issues with sodium intake.
Bottom line, ask a pharmacist or a doctor. That's exactly what my pharmacist tells every patient who asks if it's worth it. We sell a store brand equivalent, so he's actually advising against buying something of our store brand that's much more money than just the Vitamin C pills alone.