Can Airborne Cure The Common Cold?
Submitted by Beauty Brains Blog
Natalie needs nasal knowledge: My question isn’t about beauty, but I’m all sniffely and I really want to know. Does Airborne Cold Relief work?
The Left Brain’s snotty reply:
Actually Natalie, I do think your question is beauty related. Because when I get a bad cold my nose gets red and my eyes get bleary, and I don’t feel beautiful at all!
Airborne for dummies
For those of you who don’t know, Airborne is a vitamin supplement that claims to “boosts your immune system to help your body combat germs.” It’s basically a vitamin supplement containing high levels of Vitamin A mixed with some herbal extracts. You may have seen the product in grocery and drug stores – it features cutesy graphics and the slogan “Developed by a school teacher.”
Does it work?
From a scientific perspective, there’s no reason Airborne should work because it’s nothing more than a combination of common vitamins and herbs. But, according to Airborne, their product is proven to work in a “clinical study.” Isn’t that proof? Not it’s not, according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI). This public action group challenged Airborne’s claims in court. They cited an ABC news investigation that showed that the company that conducted Airborne’s “clinical study” was in fact a sham. There was no clinic, no scientists, and no doctors. And since this news report appeared, Airborne has removed the “clinical” claim from their packaging. David Schardt of CSPI even goes on to say:
There’s no credible evidence that what’s in Airborne can prevent colds or protect you from a germy environment. Airborne is basically an overpriced, run-of-the-mill vitamin pill that’s been cleverly, but deceptively, marketed.
By the way, CPSI’s suit against Airborne resulted in the company agreeing to pay refund $23.3 million to customers, even though they did not admit any wrong doing.
The Beauty Brains bottom line
Based on this analysis, I won’t waste my money on Airborne. If you want to learn more I suggest you check out one of my favorite blogs, Science Based Medicine. And I hope you feel better soon!
Reference: Science Based Medicine
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