Airborne is a brand of supplements containing vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and herbs that the manufacturers suggest can support immune health. While it was once actively promoted as an "immune-booster" able to cure or prevent colds, there is no evidence to support the claims.

Airborne Effervescent Tablets provide immune support* in great-tasting flavors and easy-to-take form. Each serving (1 tablet) delivers a blast of 1000 mg of Vitamin C and 13 vitamins, minerals, & herbs (including Vitamins A & E, Zinc, Selenium, Manganese & Magnesium.

Ingredients : Vitamin A 600 mcg, Vitamin C 1000 mg, Vitamin E 13.5 mg, Riboflavin 2.8 mg, Magnesium 40 mg, Zinc 8 mg, Selenium 15mg, Manganese 3 mg, Sodium 230 mg, Potassium 80 mg, proprietary herbal blend.

Airborne (dietary supplement)

Airborne and Emergen-C are designed to boost your immune system. Both supplements contain high levels of vitamin C, but Airborne also has riboflavin (vitamin B2), zinc, and herbs. Emergen-C contains B vitamins and zinc. There is some evidence the nutrients included in these products can reduce or prevent sickness.

Using a unique combination of vitamins and minerals - such as Vitamin A, C, E and Zinc, Selenium, Manganese and Magnesium - Airborne acts as a line of defense with support to the immune system, which strongly correlates with healthy functions in the digestive tract, lymph nodes and white blood cell production.

Airborne and Emergen-C are designed to boost your immune system. Both supplements contain high levels of vitamin C, but Airborne also has riboflavin (vitamin B2), zinc, and herbs. Emergen-C contains B vitamins and zinc. There is some evidence the nutrients included in these products can reduce or prevent sickness.

While it is never advised to eat Airborne® like candy or take more than advised on the label, a one-time, accidental, larger-than-normal dose is typically well tolerated with limited symptoms. Some of the ingredients can be irritating to the stomach, causing stomach upset with possible nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

* Airborne is more than just Vitamin C though. This supplement is high in antioxidants (Vitamins A C E), and contains Zinc, Selenium, Manganese & Magnesium. It is also contains a proprietary herbal blend with Echinacea & Ginger and is GLUTEN FREE!

History. The formula for Airborne was developed by Victoria Knight-McDowell, a former school teacher from Carmel, California. She began infusing herbal and vitamin cocktails in the early 1990s and selling them in tablet form to local drug stores.

A one-time large dose is removed by the kidneys with little to no symptoms, but if large doses are taken daily over a period of time, it can build up and lead to problems, especially for those with kidney disease.

*HOW MUCH SHOULD I TAKE: Drop one (1) tablet into 4-6 ounces of water, let dissolve and drink. Adults and children 14 years and older, repeat every 3-4 hours as neccessary, up to 2 times per day. Children 12-13 years old, no more than (1) tablet per day.