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Airborne Kids Assorted Fruit Flavors

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Vitamin C 667 mg
Protein (unspecified) 1 Gram(s)
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Score53

Useful vitamin C comes in an easy gummy, but the high carbohydrate content, token minerals, and hidden herbs make it a narrow choice for children.

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Gummy
Quantity:21 Gummy(ies) • (10 servings)
Goals:
General Health
Immunity
Skin Health

Score 53

Useful vitamin C comes in an easy gummy, but the high carbohydrate content, token minerals, and hidden herbs make it a narrow choice for children.

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42 servings C 667 mg, Protein (unspecified) 1 Gram(s) • 42 Gummy(ies) • 21 servings $13.74 ($0.65 per serving)
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Analysis

A partly buffered vitamin C blend can support normal immune function and antioxidant needs. The amount is substantial for a child-focused product, while vitamins A and E add only limited nutritional breadth.

Magnesium, zinc, selenium, and manganese appear at very small amounts and do not make the gummy a balanced daily supplement. An undisclosed herbal blend further reduces the ability to judge usefulness, allergy risk, or age suitability.

The easy format may help children who resist tablets, but each serving contains a notable carbohydrate load. It suits occasional vitamin C use better than daily foundational nutrition, and the serving should be matched to the child’s age and total intake.

Who is it for
  • Children who cannot swallow tablets
  • Families seeking occasional vitamin C support
  • Caregivers able to match intake to a child’s age
Best for
  • Child-friendly vitamin C use
  • Short-term immune-nutrition support
  • Partly buffered vitamin C delivery

Pros

  • Substantial vitamin C amount
  • Partly buffered vitamin C blend
  • Natural-form vitamin E
  • Easy-to-take gummies

Cons

  • High carbohydrate content
  • Mineral amounts are very small
  • Proprietary herbal blend lacks detail
  • Not a balanced children’s multivitamin

Warnings

  • The vitamin C amount may cause stomach upset or loose stools in some children.
  • Use should follow age-specific guidance because the serving is substantial for younger children.
  • The undisclosed herbal blend prevents complete allergy and interaction screening for a child.

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

68 High impact

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

Value for money

41 Lower impact

The child-friendly format is convenient, but a high serving cost and token supporting nutrients weaken value. More focused and transparent alternatives are likely to offer better category value.

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Goals

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 · 667 mg

Vitamin C provides meaningful antioxidant and immune support, but the formula is less complete than a daily foundational supplement. The tiny mineral amounts do little to broaden its general health contribution.

Partly buffered vitamin C may be easier on the stomach, while the sweetened gummy and hidden herbal blend reduce formulation quality. The 667 mg vitamin C serving may cause stomach upset or loose stools in some children.

Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 56 studies
Immunity
Immunity
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitC+ Strength of SupportC CoverageC- Formula Quality
Magnesium · 6.7 mgVitamin C · 667 mgZinc · 0.67 mgVitamin A · 40 mcgSelenium · 10 mcg

Vitamin C supplies the clearest meaningful support for antioxidant, immune, and collagen functions, with several smaller supporting nutrients. The child-friendly gummy may improve acceptance but is not a balanced nutritional foundation.

The carbohydrate load is substantial and most minerals are present only in very small amounts or weaker forms. The appropriate vitamin C amount depends on the child’s age, and the proprietary herbal blend is too small and undisclosed to assess well.

Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Skin Health
Skin Health
Impact
Moderate effect
C Goal FitC- Strength of SupportD+ CoverageD Formula Quality
Zinc · 0.67 mgVitamin C · 667 mgSelenium · 10 mcgVitamin E · 4.5 mg

Vitamin C provides collagen-related antioxidant support, while the other skin nutrients are present only in small amounts. The gummy is an immune-oriented product rather than a focused skin formula.

Partly buffered vitamin C may be gentler than plain ascorbic acid alone. A high carbohydrate load and proprietary herbal blend weaken daily formulation quality.

Study evidence
Vitamin A Supportive 106 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)
 667 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) · 667 mg OverallScore42
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
The 667 mg serving provides a well-targeted amount in a child-friendly gummy. A partly buffered vitamin C blend may reduce acidity, but the gummy format lacks stabilization and carries a substantial carbohydrate load. Cost per gram is poor, and the proprietary herbal blend adds little useful disclosure.
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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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Sources

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

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    Pu L; Zhang R; Wang X; Zhao T; Sun H; Han L · Frontiers in nutrition · 2022
    Cohort study12,530 participantsGeneral Health forVitamin C
  2. Serum vitamin C and spinal pain: a nationwide study.
    Dionne CE; Laurin D; Desrosiers T; Abdous B; Le Sage N; Frenette J; Mondor M; Pelletier S · Pain · 2017
    Cross-sectional study4,742 participantsGeneral Health forVitamin C
  3. 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
  4. Immunocompetence and oxidant defense during ascorbate depletion of healthy men.
    Jacob RA; Kelley DS; Pianalto FS; Swendseid ME; Henning SM; Zhang JZ; Ames BN; Fraga CG; Peters JH · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 1992
    Clinical trial8 participantsImmunity forVitamin C
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Effect of micronutrient supplements on influenza and other respiratory tract infections among adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Abioye AI; Bromage S; Fawzi W · BMJ global health · 2021
    Meta-analysisImmunity forVitamin C
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    Vojdani A; Bazargan M; Vojdani E; Wright J · Cancer detection and prevention · 2001
    Randomized trial20 participantsImmunity forVitamin C
  12. 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
  13. Efficacy and Tolerability of Topical 0.1% Stabilized Bioactive Retinol for Photoaging: A Vehicle-Controlled Integrated Analysis.
    Farris P; Berson D; Bhatia N; Goldberg D; Lain E; Mariwalla K; Zeichner J; Miller D; McGuire T; Kizoulis M · Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD · 2024
    Meta-analysis471 participants6 studies pooledSkin Health forVitamin A
  14. Tensile properties and contours of aging facial skin. A controlled double-blind comparative study of the effects of retinol, melibiose-lactose and their association.
    Piérard-Franchimont C; Castelli D; Cromphaut IV; Bertin C; Ries G; Cauwenbergh G; Piérard GE · Skin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI) · 2016
    Randomized trial120 participantsSkin Health forVitamin A
  15. Antiaging action of retinol: from molecular to clinical.
    Bellemère G; Stamatas GN; Bruère V; Bertin C; Issachar N; Oddos T · Skin pharmacology and physiology · 2009
    Randomized trial48 participantsSkin Health forVitamin A
  16. An Updated Review of Topical Tretinoin in Dermatology: From Acne and Photoaging to Skin Cancer.
    Balado-Simó P; Morgado-Carrasco D; Gómez-Armayones S; López-Ferrer A; Barco D; Ferrándiz-Pulido C; Podlipnik S · Journal of clinical medicine · 2025
    Narrative reviewSkin Health forVitamin A
  17. Novel Cyclized Hexapeptide-9 Outperforms Retinol Against Skin Aging: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Active- and Vehicle-Controlled Clinical Trial.
    Chang H; Tao K; Yang Y; Wang Y; Ge M; Wang X; Tang S; Yu H · Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025
    Randomized trialSkin Health forVitamin A
  18. Evaluation of the anti-wrinkle effect of an ascorbic acid-loaded dissolving microneedle patch via a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study.
    Lee C; Yang H; Kim S; Kim M; Kang H; Kim N; An S; Koh J; Jung H · International journal of cosmetic science · 2017
    Randomized trial23 participantsSkin Health forVitamin C
  19. 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
  20. Randomized trial of topical ascorbic acid in DMSO versus imiquimod for the treatment of basal cell carcinoma.
    Burke B; Bailie JE · Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie · 2022
    Randomized trial25 participantsSkin Health forVitamin C
  21. Vitamin C improves healing of foot ulcers: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Gunton JE; Girgis CM; Lau T; Vicaretti M; Begg L; Flood V · The British journal of nutrition · 2022
    Randomized trial16 participantsSkin Health forVitamin C
  22. Dietary nutrient intakes and skin-aging appearance among middle-aged American women.
    Cosgrove MC; Franco OH; Granger SP; Murray PG; Mayes AE · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2007
    Cross-sectional study4,025 participantsSkin Health forVitamin C
  23. Randomized controlled trial using vitamins E and D supplementation in atopic dermatitis.
    Javanbakht MH; Keshavarz SA; Djalali M; Siassi F; Eshraghian MR; Firooz A; Seirafi H; Ehsani AH; Chamari M; Mirshafiey A · The Journal of dermatological treatment · 2011
    Randomized trial45 participantsSkin Health forVitamin E
  24. Serum vitamin E levels and chronic inflammatory skin diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Liu X; Yang G; Luo M; Lan Q; Shi X; Deng H; Wang N; Xu X; Zhang C · PloS one · 2022
    Meta-analysis20 studies pooledSkin Health forVitamin E
  25. Evidence-Based Nutritional Interventions in Wound Care.
    Saeg F; Orazi R; Bowers GM; Janis JE · Plastic and reconstructive surgery · 2021
    Systematic review2,339 participants36 studies pooledSkin Health forVitamin E Skin Health forZinc
  26. Effects of tocotrienol on aging skin: A systematic review.
    Ghazali NI; Mohd Rais RZ; Makpol S; Chin KY; Yap WN; Goon JA · Frontiers in pharmacology · 2022
    Systematic reviewSkin Health forVitamin E
  27. Carotenoids and carotenoids plus vitamin E protect against ultraviolet light-induced erythema in humans.
    Stahl W; Heinrich U; Jungmann H; Sies H; Tronnier H · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2000
    Randomized trialSkin Health forVitamin E
  28. Sex-related differences in response to zinc pyrithione shampoo vs. non-anti-dandruff shampoo.
    Collins LZ; Baines FL; Matheson JR; Turner GA; Diao Y; Li Y; Pi Y · International journal of cosmetic science · 2019
    Meta-analysis2,088 participants20 studies pooledSkin Health forZinc
  29. Maintenance of an Acidic Skin Surface with a Novel Zinc Lactobionate Emollient Preparation Improves Skin Barrier Function in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis.
    Andrew PV; Pinnock A; Poyner A; Brown K; Chittock J; Kay LJ; Cork MJ; Danby SG · Dermatology and therapy · 2024
    Cohort study23 participantsSkin Health forZinc
  30. 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.
    Ågren MS; Chafranska L; Eriksen JO; Forman JL; Bjerrum MJ; Schjerling P; Larsen HF; Cottarelli E; Jorgensen LN; Gjerdrum LMR · European journal of cell biology · 2021
    Randomized trial30 participantsSkin Health forZinc
  31. A pilot trial using topical regular crystalline insulin vs. aqueous zinc solution for uncomplicated cutaneous wound healing: Impact on quality of life.
    Attia EA; Belal DM; El Samahy MH; El Hamamsy MH · Wound repair and regeneration : official publication of the Wound Healing Society [and] the European Tissue Repair Society · 2014
    Randomized trial90 participantsSkin Health forZinc