East Syracuse (WSYR-TV) - Scientists still haven't discovered a cure for the common cold, but zinc may be the next best thing.
A sweeping review of the medical research on zinc shows that when taken within 24-hours of the first runny nose or sore throat, zinc lozenges, tablets or syrups can cut colds short by an average or a day or more. It also sharply reduces the severity of symptoms.
The researchers offered no guidance on what type of zinc to buy or the optimal dose.
