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How taking zinc may shorten a cold and what you need to know about zinc and your immune system – Business Insider Australia
Zinc is a nutrient that affects many processes throughout your body, including your metabolism and your senses of taste and smell. But zinc is especially important for your immune system, and a zinc deficiency could lead to more illnesses and a longer recover…
- Zinc helps your immune system by aiding in the production of immune cells, like T-cells and white blood cells, that help your body fight off diseases.
- Research has shown that taking 75mg of zinc at the onset of a cold can decrease the time you are sick.
- But a regular dose of zinc is 8-11mg, and taking much more than that consistently can actually lead to hindered immune function
- This article was reviewed by Jason R. McKnight, MD, MS, a family medicine …
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