Can zinc really fight colds and boost fertility? An expert weighs in - Dining and Cooking
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Can zinc really fight colds and boost fertility? An expert weighs in - Dining and Cooking
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Should I take zinc or eat oysters to ward off colds, boost my immune system or improve fertility?
Jack Janetzki, Adelaide University Judging by the claims on the bottles, it’s easy to assume a simple zinc tablet is a quick fix for everything from the common cold to low immunity and even male fertility. But do they actually work? And should you be taking them? What is zinc? Why does the body need it? Zinc is an essential trace mineral required for hundreds of enzymes involved in metabolism, DNA synthesis, wound healing and immune function. …
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