Which of the Following Statements Is True About Zinc Lozenges

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about zinc lozenges and the common cold? 

• A) There is no known relationship. 
• B) Zinc lozenges help reduce the severity of cold symptoms. 
• C) Zinc taken with vitamin C may help prevent the common cold. 
• D) Zinc lozenges may shorten the duration but not the severity of common cold symptoms. 
• E) Any positive effect requires at least 500 mg zinc daily.

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