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Yes, I was reading about this recently. Another study compared zinc uptake into the cytosol for various extracellular zinc levels, with and without chloroquine
by jshevek 7y ago
Yes, I was reading about this recently. Another study compared zinc uptake into the cytosol for various extracellular zinc levels, with and without chloroquine.
I noticed when looking at the data, that while chloroquine facilitated a massive uptake a zinc, it was still true that increasing the extracellular zinc concentration (without chloroquine) still increased the cytosol's zinc concentration (by a lesser amount).
I promptly ordered zinc supplements. Obviously I'll see a doctor if I have symptoms, but I'll also hedge my bets.
- beagle3 7y agoOne of the side effects of zinc overdose is loss of sense of smell, sometimes permanently. Please research all aspects before use.
- gjs278 7y agoyou'd have to take ridiculous amounts of zinc for long periods of time for that to happen.
- kkarakk 7y agoyou get prepackaged 25mg tablets of zinc for bodybuilding. most people will get those and the recommended dosage is one every night. i don't think anyone except hypochondriacs are in danger of zinc overdose
- beagle3 7y agoI was told by a lady behind me in line in the store yesterday (who had taken 10 packs) that she intends to take 1 per day but if she feels bad she’ll take 4 per day until she overcomes the covid. There is enough stupidity around in normal times, and now is worse.
- ComputerGuru 7y agoJust be sure to take it with food. A single tablet on an empty stomach will cause severe nausea; it’s a very heavy supplement.
- DenisM 7y agoCan you quantify your findings? How much zinc do you think you will need, and how do you know that? Also a link to the study would be helpful.