Zinc helps control respiratory tract infections
Zinc deficiency is responsible for 16% of all deep respiratory infections world-wide provides a first strong hint on a link of zinc deficiency with the risk of infection and severe progression of COVID-19 and suggests potential benefits of zinc supplementation.A randomized trial by Jennifer Hunter and team revealed that Zinc might help to stave off respiratory infection symptoms and cut...
Zinc deficiency is responsible for 16% of all deep respiratory infections world-wide provides a first strong hint on a link of zinc deficiency with the risk of infection and severe progression of COVID-19 and suggests potential benefits of zinc supplementation.
A randomized trial by Jennifer Hunter and team revealed that Zinc might help to stave off respiratory infection symptoms and cut illness duration. Zinc deficiency in adult population was a risk factor and zinc might prevent Respiratory Tract Infections (RTIs) symptoms and shorten duration, however the comparative effectiveness of different zinc formulations and doses were unclear.
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