
Immunity
Zinc for Colds: Does It Work, Which Form and How Much
What the trials show about zinc and cold duration, which forms and doses make sense, who is at risk of deficiency, and why high doses threaten copper status and smell.
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What the trials show about zinc and cold duration, which forms and doses make sense, who is at risk of deficiency, and why high doses threaten copper status and smell.

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