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The cure we're talking about is sucking on zinc lozenges. George Eby, who came up with the idea and runs the Web site you mentioned, is currently big on the benefits of zinc acetate, but other formulations such as zinc gluconate are also popular.
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www.straightdope.com/columns/read/1258/can-zinc-lozenge...
www.straightdope.com/columns/read/1258/can-zinc-lozenges-cure-the-common-cold
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Despite twenty years of research, the benefits of zinc lozenges as a therapy for the common cold have not been proven. A new study reviews the 14 placebo-controlled studies from the past two decades and finds significant fault with 10 of the studies. ... Study Shows Zinc Doesn't Help Head And Neck Cancer Patients (Apr. 3,
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www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/08/070802130852.htm
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In some studies, researchers found that zinc lozenges or nasal sprays decreased the duration of colds. In other studies, they found no differences in cold symptoms between those who took zinc and those who took a placebo or sugar pill.
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www.medicinenet.com/zinc_lozenges_as_a_cold_remedy/arti...
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Zinc Lozenges. Lifestyle, fitness & health information about Zinc Lozenges. Smart Shopping for Zinc Supplements, Side Effects of Zinc, What Are the Benefits of Zinc Supplements?, Zinc & Cold Sympt ... Zinc Lozenges Articles ... What Are the Benefits of Zinc Supplements?
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www.livestrong.com/zinc-lozenges/
www.livestrong.com/zinc-lozenges/
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In the last few years, zinc lozenges have become quite popular for treating sore throats and colds. ... Garland ML, Hagmeyer KO, “The role of zinc lozenges in treatment of the common cold”, Ann Pharmacother, 1998;32:63-69.
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www.hairlosssupplements.com/mineral-health-supplements/...
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Health Benefits of Zinc ... In fact, studies show that zinc can cut the duration of cold symptoms by about half. Although zinc may not work for everyone, thousands of Americans have come to rely on zinc lozenges to speed recovery during cold and flu season.
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www.herbs.org/greenpapers/zinc.html
www.herbs.org/greenpapers/zinc.html
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Another review study found that vitamin C supplements led to even greater benefits for children's colds than for grown-ups. ... Zinc-Lozenges: It has been known for quite some time that zinc has a role in immune function. In test tube studies, zinc interferes with the ability of viruses to reproduce themselves and wreaks...
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Despite 20 years of research, the benefits of zinc lozenges as a therapy for the common cold have not been proven. A new study, published in the Sept. 1 issue of <i>Clinical Infectious Diseases</i ... In 1984, the first study reporting that zinc lozenges effectively reduced the duration of the common cold was published.
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www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/78654.php
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Chronic intake of zinc over 100 mg a day could produce toxicity, so do not take high doses of zinc for more than a week. As a dietary supplement, you should take no more than three to four zinc capsules or lozenges a day since you may be obtaining zinc from other supplements you take.
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www.smartbodyz.com/Zinc-Lozenges-supplements-vitamins-d...
www.smartbodyz.com/Zinc-Lozenges-supplements-vitamins-deficiency-skin-benefits-Dose.htm
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