Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 2 Gummies
Serving Per Container: 30
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Calories
20
Total Carbohydrate
7 g
3%1
Total Sugars
0 g
+
Vitamin C from Organic Emblic (Amla, Phyllanthus emblica) (fruit) Extract
22.5 mg
25%
Vitamin D (as D3)
5 mcg (200 IU)
25%
Zinc (as zinc amino acid chelate)
2.75 mg
25%
The product is found useful for the following medical conditions
Cold details
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Possibly Effective
Based on 10 Researches
7.5
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 13 Reviews
8.4
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We explored the connection between vitamin D levels and upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) among military recruits during their training. This observation spanned across different seasons and included over 1,600 recruits. Our aim was to understand how achieving sufficient vitamin D levels could potentially impact the frequency and severity of colds among physically active individuals.
In an additional phase of the research, we conducted a randomized controlled trial with 250 male recruits. They received either a placebo, simulated sunlight exposure, or oral vitamin D3 supplements during winter. This comparison allowed us to see if these methods effectively increased vitamin D levels to a sufficient status of 25(OH)D at 50 nmol/L or higher.
Notably, our findings showed that only 21% of recruits had adequate vitamin D during winter, yet those who did were 40% less likely to suffer from URTIs. Furthermore, both vitamin D supplementation strategies similarly helped nearly all participants achieve sufficient levels. Vitamin D supplementation notably reduced the severity of URTI symptoms by 15% and the number of days with URTIs by 36% compared to placebo.
While the supplementation strategies did not significantly alter other immune factors, such as salivary secretory immunoglobulin A, the overall reduction in respiratory infections indicates a beneficial effect of maintaining vitamin D sufficiency during military training.
In an additional phase of the research, we conducted a randomized controlled trial with 250 male recruits. They received either a placebo, simulated sunlight exposure, or oral vitamin D3 supplements during winter. This comparison allowed us to see if these methods effectively increased vitamin D levels to a sufficient status of 25(OH)D at 50 nmol/L or higher.
Notably, our findings showed that only 21% of recruits had adequate vitamin D during winter, yet those who did were 40% less likely to suffer from URTIs. Furthermore, both vitamin D supplementation strategies similarly helped nearly all participants achieve sufficient levels. Vitamin D supplementation notably reduced the severity of URTI symptoms by 15% and the number of days with URTIs by 36% compared to placebo.
While the supplementation strategies did not significantly alter other immune factors, such as salivary secretory immunoglobulin A, the overall reduction in respiratory infections indicates a beneficial effect of maintaining vitamin D sufficiency during military training.
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Vitamin C benefits
Most Useful Review
3 people found this helpful
Ideal composition. A harmonious, balanced mix, my child appreciates it during the cold season or at the onset of illness; it truly helps! Vitamin C isn't merely ascorbic acid, but rather in its natural form, amla extract, is pivotal in Ayurveda. This supplement boasts a high vitamin C content and acts as a potent antioxidant. The zinc is highly digestible, ideal for children. Though an extra dose of vitamin D is necessary, especially in cloudy seasons. What's crucial is that it excludes main allergens like gluten and sugar. My daughter enjoys the pleasant gummy taste, and I give her one. A reliable manufacturer, I highly recommend it. Thank you, and stay healthy!
Updated: Mar 2026
Common Cold details
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Possibly Effective
Based on 19 Researches
7.6
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 9 Reviews
8.3
9
We explored how zinc lozenges affect the duration of the common cold through a detailed analysis of multiple trials. In particular, we focused on the Mossad (1996) trial involving zinc gluconate lozenges, which revealed an average reduction of cold duration by about 4.0 days. While that sounds promising, our findings through a quantile treatment effect (QTE) analysis tell a more nuanced story.
Interestingly, the QTE analysis showed that for individuals suffering from lengthy colds lasting 15 to 17 days, the zinc lozenges could shorten their illness by as much as 8 days. On the flip side, those with shorter, 2-day colds only experienced a 1-day reduction in sickness. This suggests that while zinc may help, its effectiveness varies significantly depending on the initial duration of the cold, making the overall average effect less informative than we might think.
Our examination extended to three trials that used zinc acetate lozenges, yielding a similar average reduction of around 2.7 days. However, again, those averages concealed varying effects for short and long colds, highlighting the importance of looking beyond simple averages in treatment studies.
Overall, we observed that zinc lozenges can indeed help with cold duration, but the extent of that help is very much dependent on how long a person has been suffering. This approach to understanding treatment effects through QTE analysis could have important implications not just for cold treatment but also for analyzing other health outcomes.
Interestingly, the QTE analysis showed that for individuals suffering from lengthy colds lasting 15 to 17 days, the zinc lozenges could shorten their illness by as much as 8 days. On the flip side, those with shorter, 2-day colds only experienced a 1-day reduction in sickness. This suggests that while zinc may help, its effectiveness varies significantly depending on the initial duration of the cold, making the overall average effect less informative than we might think.
Our examination extended to three trials that used zinc acetate lozenges, yielding a similar average reduction of around 2.7 days. However, again, those averages concealed varying effects for short and long colds, highlighting the importance of looking beyond simple averages in treatment studies.
Overall, we observed that zinc lozenges can indeed help with cold duration, but the extent of that help is very much dependent on how long a person has been suffering. This approach to understanding treatment effects through QTE analysis could have important implications not just for cold treatment but also for analyzing other health outcomes.
9
Excellent composition
Most Useful Review
3 people found this helpful
Ideal balance in this supplement; my child finds it beneficial for preventing the common cold. With natural vitamin C from amla extract and easily digestible zinc, it is very effective. Plus, it doesn't contain major allergens. The pleasant taste makes my daughter eager to eat them, and I highly recommend this reliable product.
Updated: Apr 2025
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