By vgreene, 1 April, 2020 Cold tx Conflicting data 2020 RCT N 253 adults on zinc acetate lozenge 78 mg day x5 days starting w sx wasn t effective in common cold 7 However a meta analysis N 199 on 80 92 mg elemental zinc per day zinc acetate lozenges taken every few hrs starting w
By vgreene, 1 April, 2020 Excessive immune response has been suggested in media as a reason for severe COVID dz. Zn is thought to be anti-inflammatory/antioxidant,4 which might “put the brakes” on immune overreaction5
By vgreene, 1 April, 2020 Zn purported to be an immune booster, incl for resp tract, w/ anti-coronaviral effects based on SARS-CoV in vitro studies3
By vgreene, 1 April, 2020 Essential mineral Zn deficiency linked to darr immune fxn pneumonia eg in developing countries 1 There s no scientific evidence that Zn or any alternative remedy2 is effective for COVID 19 prevention tx
By vgreene, 1 April, 2020 Neuro: weakness, dizziness, numbness, stupor (fresh wild elderberry juice crushed w/ leaves, branches)9
By vgreene, 1 April, 2020 GI: N/V, abdominal cramps (fresh wild elderberry juice crushed w/ leaves, branches)9