Hello
There is so many people sick right now and I dont want to get it. I have heard that people with MS should not take Airborne. I have also heard it's ok. Has anyone heard that MS patients should not take airborne?
Thanks
**2nd Tysabri infusion Thursday and cruise 1 week later. Yay. Cannot get sick now.
A medical report on Airborne addressed some concerns, specifically regarding its large amounts of vitamin C:
There are some concerns. First, there is no conclusive evidence that this product or any of its ingredients prevents colds or shortens their duration. Second, the adult tablet contains 1 g of vitamin C, and the directions for use advise taking 1 tablet at the first sign of a cold and repeating the dose every 3 hours as necessary, but no more than three servings a day. Vitamin C in doses higher than 1 g increases oxalate and urate excretion and may cause kidney stones.[10] Third, the safety of this herbal extraction combination has not been established. And with herbs and dietary supplements in general, we only have the manufacturers’ word on the label for what’s in them.[11]
Class actions and settlementsEdit
The former makers of Airborne had been accused by the FTC of using false advertising[4] in its marketing and making unproven claims[12] that it could help ward off harmful bacteria and germs and help prevent the flu and the common cold.
A class action lawsuit was filed against the former owners of Airborne Health, Inc. (and other defendants) alleging that Airborne falsely advertised certain therapeutic properties, including the ability to cure or prevent the common cold, when marketing products under the Airborne brand name. Defendants denied any wrongdoing or illegal conduct but agreed to settle the litigation.[13]
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) participated in the class action lawsuit against Airborne.
On March 4, 2008, the former owners of Airborne Health Inc. agreed to pay $23.3 million to settle the lawsuit.[14]
On August 14, 2008, a press release from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) stated that the former owners of Airborne Health, Inc. has agreed to pay up to $30 million to settle FTC charges. According to the FTC’s complaint:
"there is no competent and reliable scientific evidence to support the claims made by the defendants that Airborne tablets can prevent or reduce the risk of colds, sickness, or infection; protect against or help fight germs; reduce the severity or duration of a cold; and protect against colds, sickness, or infection in crowded places such as airplanes, offices, or schools."
The FTC complaint also states that the company's former owners and founders, Victoria Knight-McDowell and Thomas John McDowell, "made false claims that Airborne products are clinically proven to treat colds."[4]
Thank you Morllyn 😊 I do remember that!
jkdavid99 did you get your flu shot? 😐 I would think that's a big one!😄 Then I would just start eating oranges for your vit. C.
Anything more than that? Idk😊. But if you get sick I will gladly go in your place!😀 Where are you going?😊
J 🌠
I don't take any of those (emegen C and the like) because I believe it's overpriced and poorly sourced vitamins. Mega doses of vitamin c have been shown it some studies to do nothing for cold prevention. Prevention is what I'm assuming you're going on about here. Vitamin D mega doses, eating mushrooms and onions, hand washing, and adequate sleep have prevention value....I'll look around in a few and post you some articles. We all could use a refresher in ick prevention right now!
Cruise sounds exciting!
kdali Thanks for the information and sites to research👍 I always wondered about airborne 🤷🏼♂️ 👌👍😉🙏🙏 Ken
U can read the amounts of vitamins and herbs on every box. It tells you how much vitamin C is in it. If u feel that’s enough, then don’t take more. You have to beleive what the manufacturer says about any product on the market. Use your own judgement. Airborne is not a drug. Just like emergen c and any other supplement or vitamin you choose to take. Such bs, beleive what you want. Take it or don’t. Use your own mind!!!
By my 5th injection, I had flu-like symptoms so bad I wanted to go to the emergency room. With every injection it got worse. I quit after 5 injections. Not a drug for me.
Injections??? Of what?
There is nothing in Airborne that can hurt you. It’s vitamins and herbs.
jkdavid99 , there has been a terrible flu going around here and people who get it have been horribly sick. One of my friends got it and it turned into double pneumonia immediately. My husband and I flew to Alaska on Dec. 31 and we did take Airborne. I had never heard that I should not take it with MS. As far as I can tell, I had no effects from it. And I also took it on the way back. I did not get any URIs, either, but I can't say it was the Airborne.
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