Zinc Lozenges Help Colds Go Away Faster
Zinc Lozenges Reduce the Duration of Common Cold Symptoms
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Consider taking zinc gluconate lozenges every 2 hours at first sign of cold symptoms
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Not specified in abstract
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Practical Takeaways
Consider taking zinc gluconate lozenges every 2 hours at first sign of cold symptoms
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Taking zinc lozenges when you have a cold might help you get better faster, cutting down how long you're sick by about one-third.
Scientists still don't know exactly how zinc lozenges help shorten how long you feel sick with a cold.
Taking zinc lozenges every couple of hours when you have a cold might help you get better faster, cutting the time you feel sick from about a week to just over four days.