meta_analysis
    2017
    High Quality

    Zinc for the common cold: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

    Hemila H

    Published in JRSM Open

    Methodology

    Meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials of zinc lozenges on common cold duration and symptom resolution.

    Key Findings

    High-dose zinc acetate lozenges shortened cold duration by roughly 33% versus placebo.

    Conclusions

    Zinc strengthens early resistance to respiratory viral pathogens.

    Limitations

    Lozenge formulation and dose critical; taste-related unblinding.

    Supplements Studied

    Zinc
    Mineral

    High-dose zinc acetate lozenges shortened cold duration by roughly 33% versus placebo

    Outcomes Measured

    Pathogen Resistance

    High-dose zinc acetate lozenges shortened cold duration by roughly 33% versus placebo

    Study Details

    Year:2017
    Sample Size:199
    Duration:2 weeks
    Quality Score:7/10

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