Zinc Lozenges
for Cold & Flu
Zinc acetate or zinc gluconate lozenges started within 24 hours of first cold symptoms, taken every 2 hours while awake.
How it works
Zinc ions released in the oral cavity may inhibit rhinovirus replication and binding to nasal epithelial cells, and have local anti-inflammatory effects.
What to watch for
Must be started within 24 hours of symptom onset to be effective. Use lozenges not tablets or capsules — the zinc must be released in the mouth and throat. Can cause nausea and metallic taste.
Community experience
Anonymous · 0x0061
1 week ago
Time to effect: Within days
Side effects: None
Consistency: Inconsistently
“They worked and I would take these again”
Anonymous · 0x4949
7 weeks ago
“seemed to heal me quicker, not sure if it's psychosomatic”
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