Best Immunity Supplements for 2024

Dosage: 2 capsules, daily with a meal

The Vitamin Shoppe has brick-and-mortar stores across the country, as well as an online store. The familiar brand name offers a couple of immunity supplements, and we’ve included the best two on this list.

A serving of its Immune Essentials contains 1,000 mg of vitamin C, 50 mcg of vitamin D3, 50 mg of zinc and 250 mg of elderberry extract. Other ingredients include hypromellose (capsule), rice flour, magnesium stearate and silicon dioxide. The capsules are free of gluten, dairy, soy, nuts, sugar, salt and preservatives. Elderberry extract can support a healthy immune system during cold and flu season.

Take two capsules daily, preferably with a meal. One bottle will last about 30 days. 

Pros:

• Does not contain any sugar
• High potency of vitamin C, vitamin D3 and zinc

Cons:

• Contains only three vitamins and one herbal supplement
• One bottle will last only 30 days

Dosage: 1 gummy, daily with a meal

My favorite vitamins on this list are gummy supplements from The Vitamin Shoppe. I personally take these every day because of their high elderberry potency. On top of that, they’re delicious. 

One elderberry gummy contains 90 mg of vitamin C, 1 g of total carbohydrates, 40 mg of elderberry extract, 1 g of total sugars and 1 g of added sugars. The other ingredients include sugar, organic tapioca syrup, purified water, MCT (medium chain triglycerides) oil, pectin, tapioca starch, natural raspberry flavor, citric acid, natural color, sunflower lecithin extract for color. The gummies are free of gluten, dairy, soy, nuts, gelatin, synthetic colors and artificial colors. In addition to the vitamin C and elderberry, the supplements contain propolis extract, which can be used as an anti-inflammatory. Echinacea extract also supports a healthy immune system. 

Take two gummies daily, preferably with a meal. One bottle will last about 60 days. 

Pros:

• Raspberry flavor tastes amazing
• Will last you about 60 days

Cons:

• Each serving contains 4 grams of sugar
• The sugary taste isn’t for everyone

Dosage: 1 to 2 gummies

Olly is sold at Target, CVS, Walgreens and Amazon. The company’s products are also certified by the National Sanitation Foundation, which guarantees that products have met strict standards for public health safety. Olly is also B-Corporation certified, meaning that the corporation is transparent about environmental performance (such as its waste management) and social performance (like employee benefits).

Depending on the serving size, Olly’s Kids Immunity supplements contain 15 to 30 mg of vitamin C, 2.5 to 5 mcg of vitamin D, 1.5 to 3 mcg of zinc, 50 to 100 mg of acerola cherry extract (a rich source of vitamin C), 35 to 70 mg of Wellmune baker’s yeast beta glucan (a researched and lab-grown nutrient with multiple health benefits) and 12.5 to 25 mg of elderberry juice powder. The gummies are gluten-free and made with natural colors and no artificial flavors. The other ingredients include glucose syrup, beet sugar, water, gelatin, citric acid, natural flavor, pectin, coloring (from sweet potato, apple, radish, cherry, carrot and chokeberry juices) and lactic acid. 

Olly recommends that children aged 2 to 4 should chew only one gummy a day. Those aged 5 and up can chew two gummies a day. Consult with your doctor before giving your children any supplements. One bottle will last anywhere from 25 to 50 days if taken daily. 

Pros:

• Easy for children to chew
• Great taste that children will like

Cons:

• Recommend seeking a doctor before giving any vitamins to children
• Easy for children to confuse gummy vitamins with candy

Liquid I.V. has gained popularity in the last couple of years. The company’s claim to fame is its Cellular Transport Technology, which combines sodium, glucose, potassium and water. This delivery system makes it easier for the body to absorb water and other nutrients directly into the bloodstream.

Liquid I.V.’s Hydration Multiplier Plus mix now includes added immune support. One stick contains 45 calories, 500 mg of sodium, 11 g of carbohydrates, 10 g of sugar, 370 mg of potassium, 504 mg of vitamin C, 24.4 mg of niacin, 2.5 mg of vitamin B6, 7.8 mcg of vitamin B12, 11.5 mg of pantothenic acid and 10.5 mg of zinc. The other ingredients include natural flavors and stevia leaf extract. In addition to the hydration and immune support, the B vitamins in Liquid I.V. will also supply your body with energy.

Choose between tangerine and wild berry flavor. Dissolve one stick of mix in two cups (16 ounces) of water. One package contains 14 sticks of drink mix.

Pros:

• Comes in two delicious flavors: tangerine and wild berry
• Faster hydration than water alone

Cons:

• Most expensive on this list
• One stick contains 10 g of sugar