The jury is still out on whether zinc lozenges help colds
January 1999
The jury is still out on whether zinc lozenges help colds.
Zinc is thought to enhance immune function...and prevent cold viruses from infecting cells in the upper respiratory tract.
Some studies suggest zinc lozenges reduce cold symptoms...others show no benefit.
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