Treatment Details
Zinc
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Effectiveness
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Side Effects
0
Cost
8
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Most-Reviewed Use: ANTIBIOTICS
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Brand Name: NA
Drug Class: Trace Mineral
FDA Category: supplement
CompendiRx Topic(s): Lungs, Gut and Nutrients
Dosage Form: Tablet Oral - various forms exist; use recommended dosages
Common Usage: Improve immune system health; reduce zinc deficiency
How it works
Zinc’s important roles include cell growth and reproduction, immune function, and metabolism. In addition to being an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound, zinc may also decrease viral replication. In acute COVID-19 patients, zinc supplementation can improve lung function, improve clearance of mucus, and reduce lung injury from ventilators in critical patients. Zinc deficiency may also be associated with anosmia (loss of smell) and dysgeusia (loss of taste), which can last for some amount of time after acute COVID infection.
Pregnancy
Safe for pregnancy and lactation
Lactation
Safe for pregnancy and lactation
Warnings
NA
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