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2. Zinc toxicity - Wikipedia

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   Zinc toxicity is a medical condition involving an overdose on, or toxic overexposure to, zinc. Such toxicity levels have been seen to occur at ingestion of greater than 50 mg of zinc. [1] [unreliable medical source?] Excessive absorption of zinc can suppress copper and iron absorption. The free zinc ion in solution is highly toxic to bacteria ...

3. Is Zinc Good for Colds?

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   But, DeGeorge says, not everyone benefits from taking zinc, and it frequently causes side effects such as an upset stomach, headaches, and a bad aftertaste. Taking zinc in high enough doses for it ...

4. This Is What Zinc Does for Your Body - AOL

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   You'll often find zinc in over-the-counter cold medicines, lozenges, nasal sprays, and other drugs. In fact, zinc lozenges have been found to actually shorten the duration of a cold when taken ...

5. The Internet Says Zinc Can Help Your Cold, but Do Experts Agree?

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   How much zinc should you take for a cold? There is no agreed-upon dose when taking zinc for a cold, but doses between 50 to 180 mg for one to two weeks are generally well tolerated, Prest ...

6. Metal fume fever - Wikipedia

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   Metal fume fever, also known as brass founders' ague, brass shakes, [1] zinc shakes, galvie flu, galvo poisoning, metal dust fever, welding shivers, or Monday morning fever, [2] is an illness primarily caused by exposure to chemicals such as zinc oxide (ZnO), aluminium oxide (Al 2 O 3), or magnesium oxide (MgO) which are produced as byproducts in the fumes that result when certain metals are ...

7. Zinc - Wikipedia

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   Zinc is an inexpensive and effective part of treatment of diarrhea among children in the developing world. Zinc becomes depleted in the body during diarrhea and replenishing zinc with a 10- to 14-day course of treatment can reduce the duration and severity of diarrheal episodes and may also prevent future episodes for as long as three months. [174]

8. Does zinc really boost your immunity and metabolism? Experts ...

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   Zinc helps you maintain a healthy immune system. It has been proven to reduce the severity and duration of colds, but cannot cure one. Zinc is also important for metabolic function, but don’t ...

9. Zinc and the common cold - Wikipedia

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   Zinc gluconate 50 mg tablets (GNC brand) Zinc supplements (frequently zinc acetate or zinc gluconate lozenges) are a group of dietary supplements that are commonly used in an attempt to treat the common cold. [1] Evidence suggests that zinc does not prevent colds but may reduce their duration, with minimal or no impact on symptom severity.