In wintertime, it can feel as if everyone is sick. From passengers coughing and sneezing on the bus to kids in daycare surrounded by multiple illnesses, the so-called common cold is a virus easily ...

COLD AND FLU season or not, zinc is important. Most commonly known for its ability to shorten a cold, zinc has many other health benefits, including wound healing and cell production support, says ...

Zinc may help prevent cold symptoms or shorten the length of a cold. Zinc plays a key role in bone development and bone repair. Zinc may help lower blood sugar and cholesterol in people with type 2 ...

The immune-boosting benefits of zinc are well-known, but the timing of when to take it can be confusing. For optimal absorption, zinc is best taken on an empty stomach—30 minutes before a meal or two ...

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Dear Reader: Zinc is an important element needed for a healthy immune system. The link between zinc deficiency and infections was first noted in the Middle East 50 years ago. Some zinc-deficient ...

The product: Quigley's Cold-Eeze zinc lozenges. The claim: Sucking these upon the onset of a cold will reduce the severity and duration of the cold. Key ingredient: Zinc gluconate glycine. Price: ...

Many people believe zinc, an essential mineral found in almost every cell, is akin to a magic pill able to keep sniffles at bay and also help with weight loss. That may be why so many people take zinc ...

DEAR DOCTOR: Does zinc help with colds? DEAR READER: Zinc is an important element needed for a healthy immune system. The link between zinc deficiency and infections was first noted in the Middle East ...

THE LAST TIME you thought about zinc was probably in high school chemistry class when you studied the periodic table. This mineral is more than just a chemical in a textbook, though—it plays a vital ...