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Zinc ions inhibit replication of rhinoviruses
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No biological mechanisms were identified in this study. This may be an epidemiological, observational, or survey-based study that reports associations rather than proposing causal biological pathways.
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Max 90Cohort Studies
Max 72Case-Control Studies
Max 58Cross-Sectional Studies
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Based on clinical experience or non-systematic literature reviews. The lowest level of evidence as they are most susceptible to bias and personal perspective.
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Zinc can stop cold viruses from copying themselves and spreading in lab tests.
Zinc can stop viruses from copying themselves and spreading in lab tests, even for cold viruses.
Rhinoviruses are a specific type of virus that belong to a larger family called picornaviruses. What makes them special is that they break down easily in acidic environments.
Rhinoviruses are tiny germs that make people sick with the common cold. They're important because they spread easily and cause stuffy noses, coughs, and sneezes.