Zinc cold
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Zinc acetate at about 90–100 mg per day may help shorten a cold; one study described recovery about three times faster than without zinc.
- Taking it: Take zinc with a moderately sized or full meal to reduce nausea or other gastric discomfort.
- Flu symptoms: Evidence discussed was mainly for colds. Some physicians see no reason not to use zinc for flu, but consult a healthcare provider.
- Children and pregnancy: Children under 15 should avoid high zinc supplementation, and pregnant women should consult their doctor before supplementing.
- Echinacea: It lacks strong scientific evidence for preventing or treating colds and flu.
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