Zinc helps control respiratory tract infections

Published On 2021-11-06 23:58 GMT | Update On 2021-11-09 10:29 GMT

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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Zinc Might Help Reduce Symptoms And Duration Of RTI: BMJ

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