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Zinc for COVID-19

Shabir Moosa

maxresdefaultPeople are using zinc lozenges to ‘treat’ (or prevent) COVID-19. There is no evidence of its value in COVID-19. An opinion piece from China suggests a variety of vitamins etc. However, it is backed only by lab science

A systematic review of zinc’s value in colds suggests it could shorten symptoms but the evidence base is poor.

A Cochrane Review Protocol of “Zinc for preventing and treating the common cold” suggests there may be merit but was never completed.

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