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1.will drinking a zink pill a day help to build your immune system against the covid19 virus ? 2. will zink in your body help to prevent the covid19 virus to split or multiply in your body?
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No use: There is no objective evidence that Zinc or any other supplement will prevent Covid. Follow CDC guidelines for your protection: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/communication/guidance-list.html?Sort=Date%3A%3Adesc
Answered 5/31/2020
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