October 30, 2008

Product Review: Emergen-C

I’m sick. Again. Honestly, this is ridiculous. I must have the worst immune system because every single time Dawson comes down with a bug, within days I’ve caught the same damn thing.

Just three weeks ago I had the world’s nastiest cold, another virus transferred from Dawson to me. That one lasted over ten days.

A week-and-a-half ago, Doug came down with a cold that Dawson brought home from daycare (or preschool) and I did everything in my power to stay away from the germ infested people I love. I refused to hug or kiss them and made Daddy take care of the Doodlebug because I declared I was NOT going to get sick.

Two days ago I woke up with a stuffy nose, sore throat and monster headache. I started to cry. Then I remembered that a very nice PR person sent me some samples of Emergen-C Super Energy Boosters. To be fair, before I received the samples, I was already a loyal Emergen-C customer. My co-worker introduced them to me a few months ago when I had one of my many illnesses.

I received a box of Emergen-C in Super Orange flavor and several samples of the Emergen-C Kidz supplements in a variety of flavors.

Emergen-C is packed with a whopping 1,000 milligrams of non-acidic Vitamin-C, as well as 32 minerals and electrolytes. Add vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6 and B`2 for energy and the result is a tasty little powder mixed with water for a non-caffeinated energy boost.

Now, I know it isn’t a miracle cure, but I really believe that all that Vitamin-C may just be what my immune system needs to recover from these nasty colds a little faster.

I’ve been drinking as many as 3 supplements for the past few days and while this cold is miserable, I noticed I’m not as cranky as I usually am when sick. Perhaps the Emergen-C is the boost I need to get through the day.

Dawson loved the Emergen-C Kidz. This complete Multi-Vitamin and Multi-Mineral supplement has 24 essential nutrients, 500 mg of Vitamin C and choline to support healthy brain function. Dawson just thinks it tastes like Kool-Aid.

I gave a sample to my co-worker for her kids to try and she told me they liked it so much she went to the store and bought a box to keep on hand.

Emergen-C comes in boxes of 36 packets in flavors such as Raspberry, Super Orange, Tangerine, Pink Lemonade and Strawberry and retails for around $8.99 to $10.00. You can find these energy boosters at Target, Wal-Mart, Trader Joe’s, Kroger’s, Fred Meyer and Walgreens and various super market chains and specialty stores. For a complete listing of retailers, visit the Emergen-C website.