Researchers found that taking zinc could be effective for treating respiratory tract infections
Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerousResearchers found that taking zinc could be effective for treating respiratory tract infections
The hiring of a zinc supplement it can shorten the duration of respiratory infections, and also alleviate their symptoms: that's what a new one claims meta-analysis , a review of about 28 other studies involving nearly 5.500 people overall that taking zinc by mouth or as a nasal spray could ward off infection and could alleviate symptoms of respiratory disease.
Le respiratory tract infections (RTI) can affect the sinuses, throat, airways, or lungs, but most get better without treatment. Symptoms often include coughing, sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, headache, and high fever.
A systematic review
The new research found that, compared to placebo,Zinc intake could prevent five RTIs in 100 people per month; in addition, symptoms resolved on average two days earlier if zinc was taken as a spray or formula under the tongue. Overall, it was found that 19 out of 100 extra adults who were not taking zinc still had symptoms seven days after their illness began.
Hence, the authors concluded that taking zinc supplements could prevent symptoms and also shorten the duration of respiratory tract infections.
The reason? Zinc is important for the proper functioning of the immune system, and it is also vital for wound healing; it is found in a variety of foods such as chickpeas, mushrooms, spinach, broccoli and kale.
Obviously, according to the team of researchers, more research is needed to be able to say with certainty that zinc is effective for treating problems in the respiratory system. In fact, despite the good results, considerable uncertainty remains regarding the clinical efficacy of different formulations, doses and routes of administration, and the extent to which efficacy could be affected by the evolving epidemiology of the viruses that cause tract infections. respiratory.
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Source: BMJ Journal
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