YES. THIS. “There have been studies done on everything, and there is no consistent evidence that any of it makes a difference. There is no consistent evidence that anything works. And there is always a risk.”https://www.theage.com.au/healthcare/natural-cold-and-flu-busters-unlikely-to-do-the-trick-but-could-do-harm-20190602-p51tp4.html …
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Replying to @GidMK
Found the (inconclusive) answer from the Mayo Clinic: zinc may stop rhinovirus from multiplying or lodging in mucous membranes. But not worth side effects. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/common-cold/expert-answers/zinc-for-colds/faq-20057769 …
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Replying to @TheRealTomRex
Yes there's a strong biological basis for zinc, but as to say the side effects suck and also the reduction in disease length is only about 10% so it's a bit meh
2:21 PM - 3 Jun 2019
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