Nutravita Quercetin 500mg with Bromelain & Vitamin C - 120 Capsules vs MaryRuth‘s, Respiratory Health Herbal Blend Drops, 30ml

Pros

• ✓A few reviewers say the capsules are easy to swallow, and one says this holds even though they are big capsules
• ✓Several reviewers say they rely on it for immune support, including one who has taken it through the colder months for years
• ✓A few allergy-related wins: one reviewer found it helped their hay fever where other brands didn't, and another's hives came back when they stopped taking it
• ✓A few reviewers call it fair or good value, and at 2 capsules a day the 120-capsule bottle lasts two months

Cons

• ✗Each capsule holds only 250mg of quercetin, so you need two to get the 500mg in the name, and two reviewers felt misled by this
• ✗Four reviewers noticed no effect, including one after 3 months and one after 2 months
• ✗Amounts of bromelain, rutin, acerola, rosehip and bioflavonoids aren't stated in the listing
• ✗No independent third-party testing

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Pros

• ✓Several reviewers report clearer airways, easier breathing or a more productive cough, some within the first few days or week
• ✓Taste is mostly well received, with comments ranging from 'not bad' to 'tastes great', and one reviewer compared it to root beer
• ✓Liquid format mixes into water or juice, and one reviewer used it in coffee without tasting it; suits people who dislike capsules
• ✓A few reviewers gave it to children or grandchildren without trouble

Cons

• ✗Proprietary 1,180 mg blend hides how much of each of the five herbs is in a serving
• ✗Two reviewers felt no benefit at all, and one of them said a different herbal expectorant worked better
• ✗One reviewer reported hives, burning skin, itching, chest pain and nausea after taking it
• ✗Not third-party tested, and two reviewers found it a bit pricey even though others called it good value

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