Researchers at the University of Helsinki, in Finland, examined whether the total daily dose of zinc might explain part of the variation in the results of previous studies. Continue reading Effect of the dose of zinc lozenges on the common cold
Category Archives: Zinc
Review: CAM for ADHD
Complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) are frequently given to children and adolescents for reputed benefits for hyperkinetic and concentration disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Researchers in Arizona and Australia assessed the evidence based on the results of studies providing an acceptable standard of evidence. Continue reading Review: CAM for ADHD
CAM for the common cold?
While rhinoviruses cause upto half of colds, up to 200 other viruses have been implicated.
Researchers at the University of Ottawa, in Ontario, reviewed the evidence for CAM to treat and prevent the common cold. Continue reading CAM for the common cold?
Increasing popularity of dietary supplements
Dietary supplement use has steadily increased since the 1970s.
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health estimated dietary supplement use based on the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2003–2006, a nationally representative survey. Continue reading Increasing popularity of dietary supplements
Dietary supplements and the risk of death in older women
Dietary supplements are commonly taken to prevent chronic disease.
Researchers in Finland, Norway, and the Republic of Korea studied the long-term health consequences. Continue reading Dietary supplements and the risk of death in older women
Review: Zinc to prevent respiratory tract infections
Zinc supplementation is a potential option to prevent acute lower respiratory infection, especially in developing countries.
Researchers at The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, in Baltimore, Maryland make sense of the discrepant research findings. Continue reading Review: Zinc to prevent respiratory tract infections
Value of zinc to treat Wilson disease
Wilson disease is a genetic disorder that affects copper storage, leading to liver failure and neurologic deterioration.
Researchers at the University Hospital of Heidelberg, in Germany, studied the long-term outcomes copper chelators vs zinc salts. Continue reading Value of zinc to treat Wilson disease
Vitamin A and zinc to treat tuberculosis
Low blood levels of vitamin A and zinc are common in tuberculosis patients. But do patients benefit from supplementation during treatment?
Researchers at the University of the Western Cape, in Cape Town, South Africa, looked for changes in adults with sputum smear–positive pulmonary tuberculosis. Continue reading Vitamin A and zinc to treat tuberculosis
Lack of effect of an Echinacea cocktail on exacerbations of COPD
Upper respiratory tract infections frequently exacerbate chronic-obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Researchers in Indonesia and Switzerland evaluated the effect of Echinacea purpurea + micronutrients in order to reduce the severity of these infections. Continue reading Lack of effect of an Echinacea cocktail on exacerbations of COPD
Importance of zinc supplements in HIV-infected patients
Zinc is critical for immune function. However, zinc deficiency occurs in more than 50% of HIV-infected adults.
Researchers at Florida International University examined the effects of long-term zinc supplementation in relation to HIV disease. Continue reading Importance of zinc supplements in HIV-infected patients
Is it possible to prevent prostate cancer with diet and supplements?
Researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, in Seattle, Washington, reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Is it possible to prevent prostate cancer with diet and supplements?
Cochrane reviews zinc treatment for the common cold
Are there benefits to offset the potential for side effects? Continue reading Cochrane reviews zinc treatment for the common cold
Does zinc prevent middle ear infections?
Otitis media (inflammation of the middle ear, usually caused by infection) affects people of all ages, but is particularly common in young children.
This Cochrane review evaluated studies of children younger than 5 years. Continue reading Does zinc prevent middle ear infections?
Benefits of zinc supplements in people with HIV
Adequate levels of zinc are critical for immune function.
During the XVIII International AIDS Conference, researchers at Florida International University, in Miami, and other institutions in the US reported the benefits and safety of zinc supplementation in nutritional doses to prevent immunologic failure. Continue reading Benefits of zinc supplements in people with HIV
CAM to treat the cold and flu
Dr. Mark Moyad (photo) is Director of Preventive and Alternative Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor.
His recommendations. Continue reading CAM to treat the cold and flu
Zinc improves the response to Botox
Zytaze is a recently approved prescription drug that contains zinc and phytase (to improve zinc absorption).
During the American Society of Ophthalmic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery meeting, researchers from The Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas, will report that this combination improved the response to injections of botulinum toxin. Continue reading Zinc improves the response to Botox
Nuritional supplements to treat age-related macular degeneration
It’s a leading cause of visual loss in older adults and has limited treatment options.
Researchers from the National Institutes of Health, in Bethesda, Maryland reviewed the evidence for using nutritional supplementation to treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Continue reading Nuritional supplements to treat age-related macular degeneration
Zinc reduces diarrhea in HIV patients
Zinc supplementation cut the episodes of diarrhea in half, according to researchers from Florida International University in Miami during the International AIDS Conference in Mexico City. Continue reading Zinc reduces diarrhea in HIV patients
Zinc treatment in children with cholera
This study by researchers in Bangladesh shows that “children with cholera should be supplemented with zinc to reduce its duration and severity.” Continue reading Zinc treatment in children with cholera
Omega-3, vitamin C, and zinc in asthmatic children
 Researchers from Tanta University, in Egypt report improved asthma control.
Is this a breakthrough study? Continue reading Omega-3, vitamin C, and zinc in asthmatic children