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Airborne Original Zesty Orange

Airborne Original
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(2427 ratings)
Sodium 230 mg
Manganese 3 mg
Vitamin C 1000 mg
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Score60
Broad vitamin coverage is convenient, but the opaque blends, ordinary minerals, and small pack make it a middling choice.
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Quantity:10 Tablet(s) • (10 servings)
Goals:
Immunity
General Health
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Skin Health

Score 60

Broad vitamin coverage is convenient, but the opaque blends, ordinary minerals, and small pack make it a middling choice.
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$7.94($0.79 per serving)
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Analysis

The formula supplies 1,000 mg of vitamin C plus vitamins A and E, riboflavin, zinc, selenium, and manganese. Manganese gluconate is a useful form, but magnesium oxide and sulfate lower the supporting mineral profile.

Separate herbal and amino-acid blends disclose only their total weights. Without individual ingredients and amounts, their contribution and tolerance cannot be evaluated reliably.

The 230 mg sodium amount reaches a more useful range than many vitamin C products but remains too narrow for complete hydration support. A ten-serving pack is convenient for travel, yet it offers weaker value for regular use.

Who is it for
  • Occasional users of effervescent supplements
  • Adults focused on vitamin C
  • People wanting a compact pack
Best for
  • Travel
  • Immune nutrient support
  • Flavored vitamin intake

Pros

  • Full vitamin C serving
  • Includes several supporting micronutrients
  • Bicarbonate salts add buffering

Cons

  • Limited blend transparency
  • High serving cost for the pack size
  • Not a complete electrolyte formula

Warnings

  • The 230 mg sodium amount may matter on a strict sodium plan
  • High-dose ascorbic acid may cause stomach discomfort
  • Large vitamin C servings may cause loose stools

Nutrient quality

73 High impact

The serving amount is useful, but the disclosed form offers little absorption or tolerance support. The formula remains reasonably focused without obvious excessive dosing.

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Ingredient transparency

62 Moderate impact

Active amounts and ingredient names are mostly easy to assess. An unspecified blend or support base and missing inactive ingredients limit full label clarity.

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Customer satisfaction

68 High impact

The aggregate rating is positive supported by substantial review volume. No specific feedback is supplied to confirm recurring complaints or purpose-related experiences.

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Value for money

35 Situational impact

The format and short supply weaken value relative to simpler vitamin C products. Most of the cost appears directed toward the core active formula.

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Goals

Immunity
Immunity
Impact
High effect
A- Goal FitB Strength of SupportC+ CoverageD+ Formula Quality
Magnesium · 40 mgVitamin C · 1000 mgZinc · 8 mgVitamin A · 600 mcgSelenium · 15 mcg

Vitamin C provides the strongest immune contribution, supported by vitamin A, zinc, selenium, and vitamin E. The effervescent serving reaches 1,000 mg of vitamin C and covers several immune pathways.

Oxide minerals and proprietary herbal and amino-acid blends limit absorption quality and dose transparency. Breadth is useful, but the formula depends heavily on one vitamin while several additions function mainly as window dressing.

Study evidence
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 FitC Strength of SupportB- CoverageC Formula Quality
Magnesium · 40 mgSelenium · 15 mcgZinc · 8 mgVitamin C · 1000 mg

Vitamin C anchors a broad antioxidant and immune-support formula with vitamin A, vitamin E, zinc, and smaller mineral contributions. The vitamin C amount is substantial, but magnesium and selenium are light and several mineral forms are not preferred.

Large proprietary herbal and amino acid blends do not reveal their ingredients or individual amounts, so their practical contribution cannot be judged. The product covers more pathways than plain vitamin C while sacrificing depth, form quality, and transparency.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 114 studies
Selenium Supportive 70 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 56 studies
Zinc Supportive 60 studies
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Impact
Moderate effect
B- Goal FitC+ Strength of SupportC CoverageD+ Formula Quality
Vitamin E · 13.5 mgVitamin C · 1000 mg

A substantial vitamin C dose provides antioxidant support, with vitamin E and several minerals adding limited complementary coverage. The formula may help with oxidative stress but is not centered on direct, high-impact inflammatory pathways.

Proprietary herbal and amino-acid blends make the botanical contribution impossible to judge. Several secondary nutrients are modestly dosed, so the crowded formula offers more apparent breadth than confirmed depth.

Study evidence
Selenium Supportive 34 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 50 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 20 studies
Zinc Supportive 64 studies
Skin Health
Skin Health
Impact
Moderate effect
C+ Goal FitC+ Strength of SupportC- CoverageD- Formula Quality
Zinc · 8 mgVitamin C · 1000 mgSelenium · 15 mcgVitamin E · 13.5 mg

Vitamin C provides a meaningful collagen-synthesis cofactor and antioxidant contribution, while vitamin E and zinc add related support. The formula still reads as a broad effervescent wellness blend rather than a skin-focused product.

Plain ascorbic acid is clearly dosed, but several supporting ingredients use ordinary forms and two proprietary blends hide their contents. The broad stack adds complexity without direct collagen, ceramide, or hyaluronic acid support.

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

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
5 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
1 Gram(s)
Vitamin A (Retinyl Acetate)
 600 mcg
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
 1000 mg
Vitamin E (DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate)
 13.5 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
Sodium (Sodium Bicarbonate)
 230 mg
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
Sodium (Sodium Bicarbonate) · 230 mg OverallScore83
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

Sodium bicarbonate is a clearly named standard source that also offers useful buffering. 230 mg provides a moderate sodium amount for athletic replenishment; potassium bicarbonate is useful, but magnesium oxide and sulfate lower the supporting-mineral profile; bicarbonate provides a functional buffering component. The disclosed carbohydrate or sugar load is low, and no artificial color is listed; the low serving cost provides strong value.

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Manganese (Manganese Gluconate) · 3 mg OverallScore70
B+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

The organic gluconate form offers good absorption potential. The dose is suitable for maintenance but may be modest for targeted support. The high serving cost makes it expensive for manganese-focused use.

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) · 1000 mg OverallScore50
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

The vitamin C dose is appropriate but relies on ordinary ascorbic acid. The effervescent format and broad blend add complexity without improving vitamin C delivery. Cost per gram is relatively high.

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

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    Meta-analysis8 studies pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin E
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    Randomized trial71 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin E
  19. Zinc decreases C-reactive protein, lipid peroxidation, and inflammatory cytokines in elderly subjects: a potential implication of zinc as an atheroprotective agent.
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    Randomized trial40 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forZinc
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    Meta-analysis23 studies pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support forZinc
  21. The Effects of Zinc Supplementation on C-Reactive Protein and Inflammatory Cytokines: A Meta-Analysis and Systematical Review.
    Ceylan MN; Akdas S; Yazihan N · Journal of interferon & cytokine research : the official journal of the International Society for Interferon and Cytokine Research · 2022
    Meta-analysis73 studies pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support forZinc
  22. The Effects of Zinc Sulfate Supplementation on Serum Copeptin, C-Reactive Protein and Metabolic Markers in Zinc-Deficient Diabetic Patients on Hemodialysis: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.
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    Randomized trial46 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forZinc
  23. Zinc supplementation and cardiovascular disease risk factors: A GRADE-assessed systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis.
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    Meta-analysis1,257 participants20 studies pooledGeneral Health forMagnesium
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    Randomized trial2,316 participantsGeneral Health forMagnesium
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    Cohort study10,999 participantsGeneral Health forMagnesium
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    Meta-analysis95 participants20 studies pooledGeneral Health forSelenium
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    Meta-analysis4 studies pooledGeneral Health forSelenium
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