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Airborne Kids Assorted Fruit Flavors

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Vitamin C 500 mg
Protein (unspecified) 1 Gram(s)
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Score54

The child-friendly gummy provides useful vitamin C, but hidden herbs, token minerals, and substantial carbohydrate narrow its role.

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Quantity:63 Gummy(ies) • (30 servings)
Goals:
Immunity
General Health
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Skin Health

Score 54

The child-friendly gummy provides useful vitamin C, but hidden herbs, token minerals, and substantial carbohydrate narrow its role.

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$19.99($0.66 per serving)
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Analysis

Vitamin C provides the main immune, antioxidant, and collagen-related contribution. Sodium ascorbate adds some buffering, while vitamin E offers a small complementary antioxidant role.

Vitamin A, zinc, selenium, magnesium, and manganese are supplied only in small child-focused amounts. Zinc and magnesium also use oxide forms, and the proprietary herbal blend hides individual ingredients and doses.

The gummy format may improve acceptance, but the carbohydrate load matters for routine use. It works better as an occasional vitamin C supplement than as a general multivitamin or targeted skin and vision formula.

Who is it for
  • Children who prefer gummies
  • Families seeking a moderate vitamin C serving
  • Caregivers who can assess age-specific intake
Best for
  • Occasional vitamin C use
  • Basic immune-nutrition support
  • Partly buffered delivery for sensitive stomachs

Pros

  • Useful vitamin C serving
  • Partly buffered formula
  • Natural-form vitamin E
  • Long package supply

Cons

  • Meaningful carbohydrate load
  • Mineral amounts are minimal
  • Proprietary blend lacks ingredient detail
  • Not broad enough for daily foundational nutrition

Warnings

  • Vitamin C may cause stomach discomfort or loose stools in sensitive children.
  • The appropriate serving depends on the child’s age and other supplement intake.
  • The hidden herbal blend prevents complete allergy and interaction screening.

Nutrient quality

58 Moderate impact

Partly buffered vitamin C provides a meaningful core amount in an easy-to-use format. Token supporting nutrients, weak mineral forms, and a carbohydrate-heavy gummy base limit balance.

Ingredient transparency

46 Lower impact

Most vitamins and minerals have stated amounts. The proprietary herbal blend, incomplete age-specific directions, and missing gummy ingredients leave major disclosure gaps.

Customer satisfaction

65 Moderate impact

The supplied satisfaction metric is strong and response volume is moderate. Specific firsthand feedback was not supplied, so recurring complaints and purpose alignment remain uncertain.

Value for money

48 Lower impact

The package provides fair serving value, though hidden herbs and the gummy base limit formula quality. The product is reasonably competitive, although clearer or more focused alternatives may offer better value.

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Goals

Immunity
Immunity
Impact
High effect
A- Goal FitB Strength of SupportC+ CoverageD+ Formula Quality
Magnesium · 6.7 mgVitamin C · 500 mgZinc · 0.67 mgVitamin A · 40 mcgSelenium · 10 mcg

The vitamin C serving reaches a useful immune-support amount and is joined by small amounts of vitamin A, vitamin E, and selenium. Most supporting micronutrients are too lightly dosed to add much depth.

Zinc uses poorly absorbed oxide at a token amount, while the herbal blend does not reveal its ingredients or active markers. The gummy format adds a notable carbohydrate load and weakens the formula beyond its central vitamin C contribution.

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
General Health
General Health
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitB- Strength of SupportC+ CoverageD+ Formula Quality
Magnesium · 6.7 mgSelenium · 10 mcgZinc · 0.67 mgVitamin C · 500 mg

Vitamin C supplies the clearest general-health benefit, with a substantial 500 mg serving and partial buffering. Vitamins A and E add some breadth, but several minerals appear only in token amounts.

The gummy format carries a meaningful carbohydrate load, and the herbal blend hides individual ingredients and doses. A child-focused serving should also be judged against age-specific needs rather than treated as a universal daily formula.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 114 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 56 studies
Zinc Supportive 60 studies
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Cellular Defense
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Impact
Moderate effect
B- Goal FitB- Strength of SupportD CoverageD+ Formula Quality
Vitamin E · 4.5 mgVitamin C · 500 mg

The formula offers meaningful Vitamin C antioxidant support, but it is not a strongly targeted inflammation product. Partial buffering may aid tolerance, while the hidden herbal blend makes the broader contribution uncertain.

The gummy format is easy to use but adds carbohydrates and limited-value extras. It suits basic antioxidant support better than broad, well-disclosed pathway coverage.

Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 50 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 20 studies
Skin Health
Skin Health
Impact
Moderate effect
C- Goal FitD+ Strength of SupportD- CoverageD Formula Quality
Zinc · 0.67 mgVitamin C · 500 mgSelenium · 10 mcgVitamin E · 4.5 mg

Vitamin C supports collagen synthesis and natural vitamin E adds antioxidant protection. Most other nutrients are present only in token child-focused amounts.

A proprietary herbal blend and substantial carbohydrate load reduce transparency and formula cleanliness. The gummy lacks structural proteins, barrier lipids, and meaningful hydration support.

Study evidence
Selenium Supportive 22 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 38 studies
Zinc Supportive 66 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
30 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
7 Gram(s)
Protein
1 Gram(s)
Vitamin A (Retinyl Palmitate)
 40 mcg
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbate)
 500 mg
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate)
 4.5 mg
Magnesium (Magnesium Oxide, Magnesium Sulfate)
 6.7 mg
Zinc (Zinc Oxide)
 0.67 mg
Selenium (Selenium Amino Acid Chelate)
 10 mcg
Manganese (Manganese Gluconate)
 0.07 mg
Proprietary Herbal Blend
23.3 mg
Gluten Free Children 4+
Report overview
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbate) · 500 mg OverallScore42
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

The gummy supplies a useful Vitamin C amount but lacks disclosed stabilization for the oxidation-prone active. A substantial carbohydrate load and a proprietary herbal blend reduce cleanliness and transparency. Cost efficiency is poor for the Vitamin C delivered, even with the convenient child-friendly format.

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89 Performance

Pure Buffered Calcium Ascorbate

NOW
A fully buffered serving of 890 mg vitamin C from calcium ascorbate provides clearer active dosing and avoids the gummy’s oxide minerals and proprietary herbal blend. The supplied use directions and inactive-ingredient details do not establish whether the amount or format is appropriate for a child.
82 Performance

Meta-C 1000 mg Tablets

NutriBiotic Immunity
A named Meta-C complex supplies 1,000 mg vitamin C with calcium and disclosed metabolites, giving the core nutrient more clarity than the partly hidden gummy formula. Spirulina is a less clearly useful addition, and the supplied data do not establish child-specific dosing.
86 Performance

Ester-C Plus 1000 mg Vitamin C

Solgar
Buffered Ester-C pairs 1,000 mg vitamin C with 200 mg citrus bioflavonoids and clear calcium disclosure, offering a more focused immune-support formula. The supplied use directions and inactive-ingredient details do not establish whether the amount or format is appropriate for a child.
85 Budget

C-500 With Rose Hips

NOW
A focused 500 mg ascorbic acid formula with 40 mg rose hips removes the gummy’s carbohydrate load and hidden herbal blend while offering much stronger serving value. The unbuffered form may be less comfortable, and the supplied use details do not establish an appropriate child serving.
83 Budget

C 500 mg

21st Century
A simple 500 mg vitamin C tablet with 30 mg calcium offers a long supply without the gummy’s low-dose minerals or undisclosed herbal mixture. The unbuffered form may be less comfortable, and the supplied use details do not establish an appropriate child serving.
85 Budget

Gold C Vitamin C 1000 mg

California Gold Nutrition
A single-active 1,000 mg ascorbic acid formula provides substantially better serving value and avoids carbohydrate-heavy gummies and decorative additions. The amount is substantial, and the provided information does not establish child-specific use or dosing.
89 Value

C-500 Calcium Ascorbate-C

NOW
A practical 500 mg buffered calcium ascorbate serving combines stronger ingredient quality with excellent serving value. The 10 mg bioflavonoid complex is unlikely to add much, and child-specific directions are not supplied.
88 Value

Sodium Ascorbate

NutriBiotic Immunity
Bulk sodium ascorbate provides a fully buffered 1,100 mg vitamin C serving with exceptional supply efficiency and no hidden herbal blend. Careful measuring and the disclosed 120 mg sodium contribution matter, and the provided data do not establish a child serving.
88 Value

Buffered Gold C

California Gold Nutrition
A simple 1,000 mg sodium ascorbate formula offers full buffering, a long supply, and much stronger value than the gummy. The disclosed 130 mg sodium should be included in total intake, and child-specific use directions are not supplied.
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Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Vitamin C intake and multiple health outcomes: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
    Xu K; Peng R; Zou Y; Jiang X; Sun Q; Song C · International journal of food sciences and nutrition · 2022
    Meta-analysis76 studies pooledGeneral Health forVitamin C
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    Bjelakovic G; Nikolova D; Gluud LL; Simonetti RG; Gluud C · JAMA · 2007
    Meta-analysis232,606 participants68 studies pooledGeneral Health forVitamin C
  3. Effect of Vitamin C Supplements on Respiratory Tract Infections: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Keya TA; Leela A; Fernandez K; Habib N; Rashid M · Current reviews in clinical and experimental pharmacology · 2022
    Meta-analysis10 studies pooledImmunity forVitamin C
  4. Vitamin C and contribution to the normal function of the immune system: evaluation of a health claim pursuant to Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
    EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) · EFSA journal. European Food Safety Authority · 2026
    Guideline / consensusImmunity forVitamin C
  5. Vitamin C for the management of COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Abid H; Mushtaq I; Munir ABI; Shakil J; Vinjamuri S; Tadasare N; Kiran F; Muhammad Wali Mirza A; Fatima Khidri F; Shahid A; Ayyan M; Ehsan M; Cheema HA; Alsubari AMA; Sahra S; Siddiqi NI · Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2026
    Meta-analysis9 studies pooledImmunity forVitamin C
  6. Enhanced Vitamin C Delivery: A Systematic Literature Review Assessing the Efficacy and Safety of Alternative Supplement Forms in Healthy Adults.
    Calder PC; Kreider RB; McKay DL · Nutrients · 2025
    Systematic review13 studies pooledImmunity forVitamin C
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    Fitzpatrick RE; Rostan EF · Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] · 2002
    Non-randomized trial10 participantsSkin Health forVitamin C
  8. Comparative Study on the Outcome of Periorbital Wrinkles Treated with Laser-Assisted Delivery of Vitamin C or Vitamin C Plus Growth Factors: A Randomized, Double-blind, Clinical Trial.
    Machado BHB; Frame J; Zhang J; Najlah M · Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2021
    Randomized trial149 participantsSkin Health forVitamin C
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    Pameijer EM; Heus P; Damen JAA; Spijker R; Hooft L; Ringens PJ; Imhof SM; van Leeuwen R · Acta ophthalmologica · 2023
    Systematic review27 studies pooledVision Support forVitamin C
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    Evans JR; Lawrenson JG · The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2018
    Meta-analysis55,614 participants4 studies pooledVision Support forVitamin C
  11. Ascorbic acid metabolites are involved in intraocular pressure control in the general population.
    Hysi PG; Khawaja AP; Menni C; Tamraz B; Wareham N; Khaw KT; Foster PJ; Benet LZ; Spector TD; Hammond CJ · Redox biology · 2019
    Observational studyVision Support forVitamin C
  12. Efficacy of Vitamin C as Glucocorticoid Substitute for Reducing Pain and Inflammation After Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Jiang W; Xu H; Jiang X; Zhan Y; Ju Y; Xie J; Huang Z; Huang Q; Pei F · The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume · 2025
    Randomized trial107 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin C
  13. The Impact of Vitamin C on Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, and Hemostatic Outcomes After Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Moftakhari Hajimirzaei S; Bagherzadeh Cham M; Dolikhani M; Tabatabaee SM; Ebrahimpour A · The archives of bone and joint surgery · 2026
    Meta-analysis1,162 participants10 studies pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin C
  14. The impact of vitamin C supplementation on the perioperative outcomes after total hip and knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Liu X; Guo J; Li Y; Yang Y; Liu M; Gao Q; Yang Y; Wu X; Yue C · BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026
    Meta-analysis852 participants8 studies pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin C
  15. Therapeutic Impact of Ascorbic Acid on Oral and Periodontal Tissues: A Systematic Literature Review.
    Ruzijevaite G; Acaite E; Jagelaviciene E · Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025
    Systematic review811 participants17 studies pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin C
  16. Oral vitamin C administration reduces early recurrence rates after electrical cardioversion of persistent atrial fibrillation and attenuates associated inflammation.
    Korantzopoulos P; Kolettis TM; Kountouris E; Dimitroula V; Karanikis P; Pappa E; Siogas K; Goudevenos JA · International journal of cardiology · 2005
    Randomized trial44 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin C
  17. Effects of delta-tocotrienol supplementation on Glycemic Control, oxidative stress, inflammatory biomarkers and miRNA expression in type 2 diabetes mellitus: A randomized control trial.
    Mahjabeen W; Khan DA; Mirza SA; Pervez MA · Phytotherapy research : PTR · 2021
    Randomized trial110 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin E
  18. Effect of vitamin E supplementation on serum C-reactive protein level: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Saboori S; Shab-Bidar S; Speakman JR; Yousefi Rad E; Djafarian K · European journal of clinical nutrition · 2016
    Meta-analysis495 participants12 studies pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin E
  19. Efficacy of Nutritional Interventions on Inflammatory Markers in Haemodialysis Patients: A Systematic Review and Limited Meta-Analysis.
    Khor BH; Narayanan SS; Sahathevan S; Gafor AHA; Daud ZAM; Khosla P; Sabatino A; Fiaccadori E; Chinna K; Karupaiah T · Nutrients · 2018
    Meta-analysis46 studies pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin E
  20. Vitamin E improves serum markers and histology in adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Chee NM; Sinnanaidu RP; Chan WK · Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology · 2024
    Meta-analysis8 studies pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin E
  21. Delta-tocotrienol supplementation improves biochemical markers of hepatocellular injury and steatosis in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: A randomized, placebo-controlled trial.
    Pervez MA; Khan DA; Slehria AUR; Ijaz A · Complementary therapies in medicine · 2021
    Randomized trial71 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin E
  22. Perioperative systemic magnesium to minimize postoperative pain: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    De Oliveira GS; Castro-Alves LJ; Khan JH; McCarthy RJ · Anesthesiology · 2013
    Meta-analysis1,257 participants20 studies pooledGeneral Health forMagnesium
  23. Long-term outcome after intravenous magnesium sulphate in suspected acute myocardial infarction: the second Leicester Intravenous Magnesium Intervention Trial (LIMIT-2).
    Woods KL; Fletcher S · Lancet (London, England) · 1994
    Randomized trial2,316 participantsGeneral Health forMagnesium
  24. Association of magnesium sulfate use with mortality in critically ill patients with sepsis: a retrospective propensity score-matched cohort study.
    Gu WJ; Duan XJ; Liu XZ; Cen Y; Tao LY; Lyu J; Yin HY · British journal of anaesthesia · 2023
    Cohort study10,999 participantsGeneral Health forMagnesium
  25. Hypomagnesemia and Mortality in Incident Hemodialysis Patients.
    Li L; Streja E; Rhee CM; Mehrotra R; Soohoo M; Brunelli SM; Kovesdy CP; Kalantar-Zadeh K · American journal of kidney diseases : the official journal of the National Kidney Foundation · 2016
    Cohort study9,359 participantsGeneral Health forMagnesium
  26. The effects of magnesium supplementation on abnormal uterine bleeding, alopecia, quality of life, and acne in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized clinical trial.
    Jaripur M; Ghasemi-Tehrani H; Askari G; Gholizadeh-Moghaddam M; Clark CCT; Rouhani MH · Reproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E · 2022
    Randomized trial64 participantsGeneral Health forMagnesium
  27. Dietary intake and blood concentrations of antioxidants and the risk of cardiovascular disease, total cancer, and all-cause mortality: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies.
    Aune D; Keum N; Giovannucci E; Fadnes LT; Boffetta P; Greenwood DC; Tonstad S; Vatten LJ; Riboli E; Norat T · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2019
    Meta-analysis69 studies pooledGeneral Health forVitamin C
  28. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of a health claim related to vitamin C and increasing non haem iron absorption pursuant to Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
    EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) · EFSA journal. European Food Safety Authority · 2026
    Guideline / consensusGeneral Health forVitamin C
  29. Vitamin C Depletion and All-Cause Mortality in Renal Transplant Recipients.
    Sotomayor CG; Eisenga MF; Gomes Neto AW; Ozyilmaz A; Gans ROB; Jong WHA; Zelle DM; Berger SP; Gaillard CAJM; Navis GJ; Bakker SJ · Nutrients · 2018
    Cohort study598 participantsGeneral Health forVitamin C
  30. Associations of Serum Biomarkers of Fruit and Vegetable Intake With the Risk of Cause-Specific Mortality and All-Cause Mortality: A National Prospective Cohort Study.
    Pu L; Zhang R; Wang X; Zhao T; Sun H; Han L · Frontiers in nutrition · 2022
    Cohort study12,530 participantsGeneral Health forVitamin C
  31. Relation between plasma ascorbic acid and mortality in men and women in EPIC-Norfolk prospective study: a prospective population study. European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition.
    Khaw KT; Bingham S; Welch A; Luben R; Wareham N; Oakes S; Day N · Lancet (London, England) · 2001
    Cohort study19,496 participantsGeneral Health forVitamin C
  32. Effectiveness of sodium bicarbonate and zinc chloride mouthwashes in the treatment of oral mucositis and quality of life in patients with cancer under chemotherapy.
    Mohammadi F; Oshvandi K; Kamallan SR; Khazaei S; Ranjbar H; Ahmadi-Motamayel F; Gillespie M; Jenabi E; Vafaei SY · Nursing open · 2022
    Randomized trial144 participantsGeneral Health forZinc
  33. Zinc supplementation in young children with acute diarrhea in India.
    Sazawal S; Black RE; Bhan MK; Bhandari N; Sinha A; Jalla S · The New England journal of medicine · 1995
    Randomized trial937 participantsGeneral Health forZinc
  34. Associations of mortality with ocular disorders and an intervention of high-dose antioxidants and zinc in the Age-Related Eye Disease Study: AREDS Report No. 13.
    Clemons TE; Kurinij N; Sperduto RD; AREDS Research Group · Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960) · 2004
    Randomized trial4,753 participantsGeneral Health forZinc
  35. Effects of zinc and probiotic co-supplementation on inflammation, gastrointestinal symptoms, quality of life, and mood in irritable bowel syndrome patients.
    Rezazadegan M; Soheilipour M; Amani R · Scientific reports · 2026
    Randomized trial84 participantsGeneral Health forZinc
  36. Effect of zinc sulfate supplementation on premenstrual syndrome and health-related quality of life: Clinical randomized controlled trial.
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    Randomized trial142 participantsGeneral Health forZinc
  37. Hypomagnesemia Is a Risk Factor for Infections after Kidney Transplantation: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis.
    Odler B; Deak AT; Pregartner G; Riedl R; Bozic J; Trummer C; Prenner A; Söllinger L; Krall M; Höflechner L; Hebesberger C; Boxler MS; Berghold A; Schemmer P; Pilz S; Rosenkranz AR · Nutrients · 2021
    Cohort study376 participantsImmunity forMagnesium
  38. Higher Intake of Dietary Magnesium Is Inversely Associated With COVID-19 Severity and Symptoms in Hospitalized Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study.
    Nouri-Majd S; Ebrahimzadeh A; Mousavi SM; Zargarzadeh N; Eslami M; Santos HO; Taghizadeh M; Milajerdi A · Frontiers in nutrition · 2022
    Cross-sectional study250 participantsImmunity forMagnesium
  39. Mg2+ regulates cytotoxic functions of NK and CD8 T cells in chronic EBV infection through NKG2D.
    Chaigne-Delalande B; Li FY; O'Connor GM; Lukacs MJ; Jiang P; Zheng L; Shatzer A; Biancalana M; Pittaluga S; Matthews HF; Jancel TJ; Bleesing JJ; Marsh RA; Kuijpers TW; Nichols KE; Lucas CL; Nagpal S; Mehmet H; Su HC; Cohen JI; Uzel G; Lenardo MJ · Science (New York, N.Y.) · 2013
    Single-arm trialImmunity forMagnesium
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    Mooren FC; Golf SW; Völker K · Magnesium research · 2003
    Randomized trialImmunity forMagnesium
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    Pergialiotis V; Sapantzoglou I; Rodolaki K; Varthaliti A; Theodora M; Antsaklis P; Thomakos N; Stavros S; Daskalakis G; Papapanagiotou A · Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2024
    Meta-analysis6,559 participants8 studies pooledImmunity forMagnesium
  42. Effects of selenium supplementation on selenoprotein gene expression and response to influenza vaccine challenge: a randomised controlled trial.
    Goldson AJ; Fairweather-Tait SJ; Armah CN; Bao Y; Broadley MR; Dainty JR; Furniss C; Hart DJ; Teucher B; Hurst R · PloS one · 2011
    Randomized trial119 participantsImmunity forSelenium
  43. Effect of selenium on immune response against hepatitis B vaccine with accelerated method in insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus patients.
    Janbakhsh A; Mansouri F; Vaziri S; Sayad B; Afsharian M; Rahimi M; Shahebrahimi K; Salari F · Caspian journal of internal medicine · 2013
    Randomized trial62 participantsImmunity forSelenium
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    Randomized trial70 participantsImmunity forSelenium
  46. Selenium supplementation in patients with autoimmune thyroiditis decreases thyroid peroxidase antibodies concentrations.
    Gärtner R; Gasnier BC; Dietrich JW; Krebs B; Angstwurm MW · The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 2002
    Randomized trial70 participantsImmunity forSelenium
  47. Depressed immune response to tetanus in children with vitamin A deficiency.
    Semba RD; Muhilal; Scott AL; Natadisastra G; Wirasasmita S; Mele L; Ridwan E; West KP; Sommer A · The Journal of nutrition · 1992
    Randomized trial236 participantsImmunity forVitamin A
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    Roy SK; Islam A; Molla A; Akramuzzaman SM; Jahan F; Fuchs G · European journal of clinical nutrition · 1997
    Randomized trial50 participantsImmunity forVitamin A
  49. Vitamin A supplementation reduces measles morbidity in young African children: a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial.
    Coutsoudis A; Broughton M; Coovadia HM · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 1991
    Randomized trial60 participantsImmunity forVitamin A
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    Coutsoudis A; Kiepiela P; Coovadia HM; Broughton M · The Pediatric infectious disease journal · 1992
    Randomized trial60 participantsImmunity forVitamin A
  51. Vitamin A supplementation reduces the monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 intestinal immune response of Mexican children.
    Long KZ; Santos JI; Estrada Garcia T; Haas M; Firestone M; Bhagwat J; Dupont HL; Hertzmark E; Rosado JL; Nanthakumar NN · The Journal of nutrition · 2006
    Randomized trial127 participantsImmunity forVitamin A
  52. Therapeutic effects of high-dose vitamin C supplementation in patients with COVID-19: a meta-analysis.
    Sun L; Zhao JH; Fan WY; Feng B; Liu WW; Chen RQ; Ban C; Dang AG; Wang M; Luo KT; Zhou GY; Yu FF; Ba Y · Nutrition reviews · 2024
    Meta-analysis2,334 participants14 studies pooledImmunity forVitamin C
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    Abioye AI; Bromage S; Fawzi W · BMJ global health · 2021
    Meta-analysisImmunity forVitamin C
  54. New evidence for antioxidant properties of vitamin C.
    Vojdani A; Bazargan M; Vojdani E; Wright J · Cancer detection and prevention · 2001
    Randomized trial20 participantsImmunity forVitamin C
  55. Vitamin E supplementation enhances cell-mediated immunity in healthy elderly subjects.
    Meydani SN; Barklund MP; Liu S; Meydani M; Miller RA; Cannon JG; Morrow FD; Rocklin R; Blumberg JB · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 1990
    Randomized trial32 participantsImmunity forVitamin E
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    Randomized trial150 participantsImmunity forVitamin E
  57. Effects of supplementation with tocotrienol-rich fraction on immune response to tetanus toxoid immunization in normal healthy volunteers.
    Mahalingam D; Radhakrishnan AK; Amom Z; Ibrahim N; Nesaretnam K · European journal of clinical nutrition · 2011
    Randomized trialImmunity forVitamin E
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    Hemilä H; Virtamo J; Albanes D; Kaprio J · Chest · 2004
    Randomized trial29,133 participantsImmunity forVitamin E
  59. Vitamin E supplementation and in vivo immune response in healthy elderly subjects. A randomized controlled trial.
    Meydani SN; Meydani M; Blumberg JB; Leka LS; Siber G; Loszewski R; Thompson C; Pedrosa MC; Diamond RD; Stollar BD · JAMA · 1997
    Randomized trial88 participantsImmunity forVitamin E
  60. Nutrient supplementation for prevention of viral respiratory tract infections in healthy subjects: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Vlieg-Boerstra B; de Jong N; Meyer R; Agostoni C; De Cosmi V; Grimshaw K; Milani GP; Muraro A; Oude Elberink H; Pali-Schöll I; Roduit C; Sasaki M; Skypala I; Sokolowska M; van Splunter M; Untersmayr E; Venter C; O'Mahony L; Nwaru BI · Allergy · 2022
    Meta-analysis199,055 participants115 studies pooledImmunity forZinc
  61. Zinc supplementation reduces the incidence of acute lower respiratory infections in infants and preschool children: a double-blind, controlled trial.
    Sazawal S; Black RE; Jalla S; Mazumdar S; Sinha A; Bhan MK · Pediatrics · 1998
    Randomized trial609 participantsImmunity forZinc
  62. A randomized controlled trial of zinc supplementation in the treatment of acute respiratory tract infection in Thai children.
    Rerksuppaphol S; Rerksuppaphol L · Pediatric reports · 2020
    Randomized trial64 participantsImmunity forZinc
  63. The effect of zinc and vitamin A supplementation on immune response in an older population.
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    Randomized trial136 participantsImmunity forZinc
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  80. Spatial expression of metallothionein, matrix metalloproteinase-1 and Ki-67 in human epidermal wounds treated with zinc and determined by quantitative immunohistochemistry: A randomised double-blind trial.
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  81. A pilot trial using topical regular crystalline insulin vs. aqueous zinc solution for uncomplicated cutaneous wound healing: Impact on quality of life.
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