2022年12月6日 · For that reason, zinc can't be recommended to shorten your cold symptoms. Researchers can't say why zinc works in some studies and not others. There are still …

2020年9月11日 · Most colds are caused by a type of virus called rhinovirus, which thrives and multiplies in the nasal passages and throat (upper respiratory system). Zinc may work by …

2023年8月10日 · People use oral zinc to help treat colds, but it can decrease the effectiveness of certain drugs and cause side effects. The recommended daily amount of zinc is 8 milligrams …

2024年7月12日 · In spite of ongoing studies, the scientists still don't know whether some cold remedies, such as vitamin C and zinc, work. Here's what studies show: Vitamin C Taking …

2023年5月24日 · Zinc Several studies show that zinc supplements may reduce the length of a cold. But research has turned up mixed results about zinc and colds. Some studies show that …

2021年1月15日 · Zinc also has potentially harmful side effects. Talk to your health care provider before considering the use of zinc to prevent or reduce the length of colds. Take care of …

2023年5月24日 · The common cold is an illness affecting your nose and throat. Most often, it's harmless, but it might not feel that way. Germs called viruses cause a common cold. Often, …

2025年1月3日 · "Overall, though, vitamin C taken in extra doses to prevent common colds hasn't proven true." While it doesn't prevent you from getting a cold, Dr. Bracamonte says there is …

2018年1月22日 · Does zinc work for colds? The research isn't clear on whether zinc is helpful for the common cold, because many zinc studies — both those that found zinc beneficial and …

2018年12月5日 · Some studies show that zinc lozenges or syrup reduce the length of a cold by one day, especially when taken within 24 hours of the first signs and symptoms of a cold. Zinc …