Airborne Original Zesty Orange

Airborne Original Zesty Orange

Airborne4.7 (1,702 ratings)
Format:Tablet Quantity: 30 Tablet(s) · 30 servings
Goals
$18.74 $0.62 per serving

Product analysis

50 out of 100

Airborne Original Zesty Orange supplies nutrients that support normal immune function, especially when dietary intake falls short. Undisclosed blend components make it harder to judge what the additional mixtures contribute.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient Quality37

Manganese uses a favorable form, while quality comparisons remain uncertain for most other nutrients. The unnamed blend components prevent a meaningful comparison of those mixtures.

Ingredient Transparency69

Amounts are listed, but some refer to whole blends rather than their individual components. Missing blend contents and mixed-form proportions make the full formula difficult to assess.

Value For Money40

Vitamin C is costly for the amount provided, while the manganese serving has a moderate price comparison. Value for most other nutrients remains uncertain, so a low serving-price comparison for sodium does not establish value for the complete formula.

Customer Satisfaction83

Customer feedback is very positive across a substantial number of ratings. That provides a broad picture of satisfaction without proving immune benefits.

Product Focus30

The clearest purpose is filling nutrient gaps that can affect normal immune function. The broad formula also spans eye and skin nutrition, but the undisclosed mixtures leave the full ingredient count uncertain.

Format
Tablet
Container
30 Tablet(s)
Per serving
$0.62
Customer rating
4.7 · 1,702 ratings
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Goals

Everyday Health
Impact
High effect
B+ Ingredient FitB PathwaysB- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 40 mgSelenium · 15 mcgZinc · 8 mgVitamin C · 1000 mg
Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 114 studies
Selenium Supportive 70 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 56 studies
Zinc Supportive 60 studies
Immunity
Impact
High effect
C Ingredient FitB+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 40 mgVitamin C · 1000 mgZinc · 8 mgVitamin A · 600 mcgSelenium · 15 mcg
Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 8 studies
Selenium Mixed 37 studies
Vitamin A Supportive 107 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 21 studies
Zinc Supportive 73 studies
Skin Health
Impact
High effect
C+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Zinc · 8 mgVitamin C · 1000 mgSelenium · 15 mcgVitamin E · 27 mg
Study evidence
Selenium Supportive 22 studies
Vitamin A Supportive 106 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 38 studies
Zinc Supportive 66 studies
Impact
High effect
C+ Ingredient FitC PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Zinc · 8 mgVitamin E · 27 mgVitamin C · 1000 mgVitamin A · 600 mcg
Study evidence
Riboflavin Supportive 69 studies
Selenium Supportive 15 studies
Vitamin A Supportive 65 studies
Vitamin C Disputed 24 studies
Vitamin E Disputed 35 studies
Zinc Supportive 39 studies
Impact
High effect
C Ingredient FitD+ PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin E · 27 mgVitamin C · 1000 mg
Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 41 studies
Selenium Supportive 34 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 50 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 20 studies
Zinc Supportive 64 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
5 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
1 Gram(s)
Vitamin A (Retinyl Acetate)
600 mcg
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
1000 mg 48
Vitamin E (DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate)
27 mg
Riboflavin
2.8 mg
Magnesium (Magnesium Oxide, Magnesium Sulfate)
40 mg
Zinc (Zinc Sulfate)
8 mg
Selenium (Selenium Amino Acid Chelate)
15 mcg
Manganese (Manganese Gluconate)
3 mg 76
Sodium (Sodium Bicarbonate)
230 mg 72
Potassium (Potassium Bicarbonate)
80 mg
Proprietary Herbal Blend
350 mg
Proprietary Amino Acid Blend
50 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Children 4+
Report overview
D+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
A serving provides 230 mg of sodium at a low cost for the whole serving. The sodium comes from sodium bicarbonate. An artificial sweetener is listed.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability52

The sodium comes from sodium bicarbonate. The serving also lists 80 mg of potassium and 40 mg of magnesium; the electrolyte forms are not specified here.
Sodium Source Purity & Quality
The sodium comes from sodium bicarbonate.
Bioavailability of Supporting Electrolytes
The serving also lists 80 mg of potassium and 40 mg of magnesium; the electrolyte forms are not specified here.
Trace Mineral Complex & Buffering Forms
Sodium bicarbonate provides a buffering compound.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency77

The serving provides 230 mg of sodium. An artificial sweetener is listed.
Sodium Dosage for Athletic Replenishment
The serving provides 230 mg of sodium.
Ingredient Label Transparency
The label states 230 mg of sodium and separately states 80 mg of potassium and 40 mg of magnesium per serving.
Artificial Color and Sweetener Disclosure
An artificial sweetener is listed.

Value100

The whole serving has a low cost.
Price Per Serving vs. Collection Median
The whole serving has a low cost.
B+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value
A serving provides 3 mg of manganese. The cost per serving is higher. The source is Manganese Gluconate.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability80

The source is Manganese Gluconate.
Manganese Chemical Form
The source is Manganese Gluconate.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency86

A serving provides 3 mg of manganese. The amount and source are stated.
Manganese Dosage Efficacy & Safety
A serving provides 3 mg of manganese.
Elemental Weight Disclosure
The manganese amount and source are stated.

Value50

The cost per serving is higher.
Price per Serving vs. Median
The cost per serving is higher.
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
A serving provides 1000 mg of vitamin C. The cost per gram of vitamin C is high. Vitamin C comes as Ascorbic Acid. It contains sweeteners.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability30

Vitamin C comes as Ascorbic Acid. The ascorbic acid form is unbuffered.
Vitamin C Chemical Form & Delivery System
Vitamin C comes as Ascorbic Acid.
Gastric Comfort & pH Balance
The ascorbic acid form is unbuffered.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency79

A serving provides 1000 mg of vitamin C. The amount and source are stated. Sweeteners are present.
Optimal Dosage Targeting
A serving provides 1000 mg of vitamin C.
Purity & Excipient Quality
The product contains sweeteners.
Mineral & Source Transparency
The vitamin C amount and its ascorbic acid source are stated; an associated mineral amount is not needed for this form.

Value20

The cost per gram of vitamin C is high.
Price per Gram of Vitamin C
The cost per gram of vitamin C is high.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

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    Meta-analysis1,257 participants20 studies pooledEveryday Health forMagnesium
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    Randomized trial2,316 participantsEveryday Health forMagnesium
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