Do Immune System Boosters Really Work?

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posted by Dr. Brent Apr 29, 2009 7:09 am

filed under: Ask Dr. Brent, Cold and Flu, Health & Wellness, airborne, immunity booster, vitamins

Q: Do immune system boosters like Airborne really work? I get sick a lot after flying, and it would be great to have some protection from all the bugs that get passed around on planes.

A: There is insufficient evidence to support claims that products such as Airborne or other “immune boosters” actually work. The best advice for preventing travel-related illnesses: eat a healthy diet when traveling, exercise, manage stress and wash your hands.

Dr. Brent Ridge is the health expert for Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. You can call and ask him a question live every Tuesday at 2 p.m. Eastern on Sirius Satellite Radio, Channel 112 (1.866.675.6675). You can also follow along as he learns to grow his own food and raise goats on his farm in upstate New York by visiting www.beekman1802.com.

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Peace Love Earth says
Sep 13, 2009 3:11 PM

My daughter, who has to travel A LOT with her job, and is not only on an airplane, but meeting people in huge settings, swears by AIRBORNE. In fact, if she's out of it, I've known her to stop & pick up some on the way to the airport so she has it for the trips.

It was developed by teacher(s), and I can't think of any career where you come more in contact with daily getms (kids).

My husband, as well as myself, have also successfully used it. You can sprinkle into any drink, and it's best to use it BEFORE a cold than during one. It PREVENTS, not CURES.

It's safe to give it a try to see if this remarkable product works for any of you, too! My family is healthier, I'm sure, because of it!

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Vural K. says
Jun 14, 2009 10:53 AM

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Kabin
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