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Is it a good idea to take zinc when you catch a cold?
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Uncertain: There is significant variability in the results from research on the impact of zinc on the common cold. Some studies showed no effect and others showed benefit if taken the first day of symptom onset. Do not take zinc intranasally due to the potential for loss of sense of smell.
Answered 2/29/2020
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