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Emergen-C Vitamin C Fizzy Drink Mix, 1000 mg, Tangerine, 0.3 Ounce Packets

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I'm working part-time and attending school, spending my days surrounded by germy students, spending my nights getting very little sleep, and generally being under a lot of stress. And I *really* don't have time to get sick. So at the beginning of the semester, I bought a couple of tubes of Airborne and some boxes of Emergen-C. For three months, I've been taking one Emergen-C packet every morning and having a dose of Airborne in the evening whenever I feel especially worn down (about once every two weeks).

The result? I have not been sick *one single day* in three months. This time last year, I had one cold after another--or maybe a continuous cold that started in mid-September and dragged on until March. So it's my unscientific opinion that the daily Emergen-C is making the difference. Like I said, I do take the occasional Airborne, but since Emergen-C costs about 2/3 as much per serving, if you're going to take one of these as a preventive, Emergen-C is the better deal.

I don't feel any "energy boost," but who knows how I'd be feeling if I were under this much stress and *not* taking this stuff every day? I'm certainly not going to take the chance of finding out, at least until I have a spare week in which I can afford to be laid up with a cold.

As far as flavor goes, I prefer the tangerine to the "tropical" one, and I like them both better than the berry-flavored "bone health" version (which doesn't fizz; no fun!). Those are the only ones I've tried so far.

At the beginning of 2009, i would get at least one cold/flu a month and by the time July came around, i counted SIX times i had gotten sick since January. I was SICK of being SICK!! So I decided to try this Emergen-C stuff that everyone was talking about. I have taken Airborne before but never saw any difference. Plus I saw on the news that Airborne does not actually work.

So I went online and had a sample of each flavor sent to me. I decided I liked the Tangerine flavor the best. After purchasing my Emergen-C at the local Walmart, 10-13 dollars, I started taking it. Yes, the taste was pretty strong!

The package says to put the powder mix into a full bottle or glass of water. I have modified this ratio for taste purposes. I drink my bottle water until there is about 1/4 of the water left. And then I add the packet of Emergen-C. Close the bottle, and shake it. Then drink it like a shot. Follow it down with some more water. After a few times, you get used to the taste and I don't really need to follow it with more water all the time. Sometimes I just sip my little Emergen-C [shot] throughout the whole day. [hoping maybe taking the vitamin C gradually would help absorb the nutrients even more]

I only take this supplement when I'm working with people who are sick, or if I feel like I'm getting sick, or have a really tired day. Hoping that maybe I can gain some energy out of it!

I hope this review has helped!

I am an avid fan of Emergen-C. I do my best to get in 2 a day. I started taking them when I was on a new diet. I was going to a clinic and the nurses recommended them to ensure that I got all of my daily vitamins. Your body absorbs vitamins much more this way rather than taking the huge horse pills. The clinic also recommend them to help curb headaches. I was giving up my beloved 'Diet Coke' and this was the only thing that made it possible. Plus the B vitamins really boost your metabolism.
These are also great when you feel a cold coming on. They really help to boost your immune system. I never leave home without Emergen-C!

I've liked all of the flavors I have tried so far. I love mixing them with Crystal light or something similar. With the Tangerine, my favorite thing to mix it with is Orange Juice in the morning. It is a great way to start your day. It really perks you up! I also mix this with the Lemonade Crystal Light and made it Tangerine Lemonade. It's delicious.

This fizzy, refreshing drink is a great way to get a boost in the morning with lots of Vitamin C without upsetting a sensitive stomach. My chiropractor recommended it to fight colds. I don't know if it works but it certainly can't hurt! Tastes great! Amazon price is lowest I've found.

I have been using Emergen-C for many years. The multivitamin tastes great and helps me to hydrate after sleeping. I wouldn't hesitate recommending this to family or friend.

We use Emergen-C in place of the gatorade-type products. It replenishes your electrolytes and doesn't contain all of the sugars in those other products. One of the best attributes is that you can take the packet with you hiking, exercising, etc. and mix it when you need it in a bottle of water. It is also great for colds as it gives your immune system a boost. For those really hot days of activity we have even mixed it with some water and gatorade. It has a good flavor and tastes great in water alone.

Previously took Vitamin C in capsule form. My daughter introduced me to this product advising I would get better protection. For me, this has proved to be true since I rarely have colds and sinus discomfort.

Now there's absolutely zero science behind this, but I've noticed that when taking a packet of emergency before a night of drinking and a packet after waking up, I'm less prone to hangovers.

During cold season, I FEEL like I get less sick, although that's also up for debate. If anything, Emergen-C is a good placebo to feel less hungover and less sick during certain times. And hey, if a placebo works, it works right?

At the very least, I'm getting a good dosage of vitamins, which can't hurt. Also, this is way more cost-effective than Airborne.

This stuff helps, I recommend.
They sell this at your local pharmacy for under [...] and no shipping charge.

This item is great, and it's tasty. Before or after a workout or a really long day it's a wonderful way to help replenish your body. A friend recommended it because I teach high school and I haven't gotten sick since taking a couple packets on days I'm feel the onset of a scratchy throat. I gave a handful of packets to another teacher who had lost her voice and she said that it was amazing how quickly everything cleared up for her! I love it. With the tangerine you can also mix it with orange juice so you don't get such a fizzy drink. One of the big chains started selling in the vitamin asile for less than what I used to get it here, so you may want to check before ordering if cash is an issue. Enjoy!