When Taken Correctly, Zinc May Shorten Your Cold

The science: Everyone loves a good cold remedy — vitamins, homemade concoctions, nasal irrigation systems. And zinc, a mineral, is a popular one, sold over the counter as lozenges, quick-dissolve tablets and nasal sprays.

While there’s no conclusive evidence that zinc can prevent a cold, there is research suggesting it might help shave a little time off the duration of a cold, which usually runs for seven to 10 days.

Please select this link to read the complete article from The Washington Post.