I Need Zinc!
@teamfreak16 (43567)
Denver, Colorado
November 29, 2016 8:53am CST
Yesterday, I spent an inordinate amount of time coughing and hacking. I attributed this to smoking too much, because I did smoke more than I should have.
This morning, however, I can feel it. I'm coming down with a cold. My girlfriend was in the hospital last week, and came home with a cold, so it's only natural that I would get it too.
Time to get some zinc!
I swear by the stuff. I've been using zinc to fight colds for years, as it boosts your immune system. According to the article below, it won't ward off a cold, but is very effective in fighting the cold once you have it. It also seems to help my tattoo's heal faster.
Just make sure to eat something when you take it, because you'll feel extremely nauseous if you don't.
Zinc is often touted as a way to fight colds. But while research suggests it does work, there are some caveats.
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@crossbones27 (52907)
• Mojave, California
29 Nov 16
I guess there is more than one way to fight a cold. I have never tried zinc, although I normally do take it anyway because it is in the multivitamin I take.
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@teamfreak16 (43567)
• Denver, Colorado
29 Nov 16
I would guess that your multi vitamin should have enough in it.
@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
5 Dec 16
@teamfreak16 Yay! Good to hear you're back to 100% now =)
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
29 Nov 16
You take a zinc pill like a vitamin?
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
29 Nov 16
@teamfreak16 I checked the multi I take everyday. It says 100% daily for zinc.
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@teamfreak16 (43567)
• Denver, Colorado
29 Nov 16
Unfortunately, we have nothing at the moment.
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@Ronrybs (21504)
• London, England
29 Nov 16
@teamfreak16 I have a check of the cabinets as we hit winter
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
29 Nov 16
hope whatever you take helps get rid of the cold or relieve some at least of the symptoms for you
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@teamfreak16 (43567)
• Denver, Colorado
29 Nov 16
Thank you. I have every confident that the zinc will work.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
29 Nov 16
There is a lot in my multi-vitamin too. I rarely get colds, can go years without one, but will keep zinc in mind.
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@teamfreak16 (43567)
• Denver, Colorado
29 Nov 16
I'm telling you, it honestly works!
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
29 Nov 16
Thanks for the head's up. Do you just buy the zinc tabs or is there a better way to take it? Feel better soon
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