Immune Support Supplement Reviews

Emergen-C Immune + Citrus

First off, I enjoy Emergen-C and have used it in the past. I have at least tried every flavor and I tend to use it to prevent illness. At the onset of any kind of sickness, I drink 2-4 packets a day.

I almost never get sick; I am a healthy, active 23-year-old. Whenever I'm feeling slightly under the weather, I take one pack in the morning, one in the evening, and by the next day, I feel much better. I may not be back to 100% functionality but it's much better! I recommend you try the Emergen-C! It tastes good and it's fizzy too (my personal preference in drink).  

Emergen-C 1,000 MG Vitiman C

I hate having a cold, and when I get one, I need to get over it. At the first sign of a cold, or anything really, I start taking Emergen-C and can usually shorten the length

of the cold, get better quick, plus I know it's a great source of vitamin c. Emergen-C is a simple and cheap way to keep myself in good health. I take at the first onset so I won't get sicker during those cold and flu seasons of year.

On top of helping recover from any illness, Emergen-C is also great for everyday use. It gives me energy and boosts my immunity so I don't get sick. I don't always have time for healthy eating, so with this supplement I feel like I'm giving my body the necessary vitamins to function properly, without feeling fatigued a couple hours later like with coffee. When on the go, I stick a few packets in my purse whenever I need an extra boost. On the plus side, this tastes amazing.

Airborne Everyday Chewable Tablets

I also love Airborne. It has saved me from catching a nasty stomach flu and stopped several illnesses in its tracks before it got worse. There is no scientific proof that it works, but for me, I take it the minute I start feeling ill.

This product, however, is meant to be taken every day. I'm not sure if taking an excessive amount of Vitamin C is such a great idea, though I know lots of people do. But we're talking eight times the recommended daily dosage and though it passes out of the body, I don't feel entirely comfortable taking it every day when I'm feeling healthy. 

Because its main ingredient is Vitamin C, Airborne Everyday cuts back on other vitamins. It has only 40% of your daily recommended Vitamin A; Vitamin B6 is 65%; Biotin is 10%; Pantothenic acid (as calcium pantothenate) is 50%. On the plus side, it does have vitamins that others may not, for example Magnesium (5%), more of zinc (53%), selenium and Managanese. How will this affect your health? I'm not a doctor, so I can't say for sure. But I felt this difference was important to point out.

Secondly, the two chewable tablets did leave some trace of chalkiness, which sent me into a coughing fit when I drank something afterward. Also, the berry flavor was too sweet. If I were to buy this again, I'd get the orange flavor. But this a personal preference.

In sum, I like Airborne and will continue taking it before going on a trip or whenever I feel an illness coming on, but it won’t be an everyday staple for me.

All in all, taking immune support supplements can be helpful in preventing illness and helping you recover from one. In my opinion, you need to find what works for you and be sure to try each flavor before making your mind up on a specific supplement. I don't have a personal favorite and I tend to have a lot of theses types of supplements in my apartment, but don't take my word on it, try them yourself!