Zinc helps control respiratory tract infections - Video

Published On 2021-11-07T05:28:31+05:30 | Updated On 9 Nov 2021 3:59 PM IST

Overview

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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BDS, MDS( Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry)

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