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Potential Impact of Zinc Supplementation on Covid-19 Pathogenesis
- nradov 5y agoThe usual recommendation has been to take zinc in combination with a zinc ionophore such as quercetin. One small controlled trial found a significant positive effect, however it also included several other supplements so it's unclear what effect zinc alone would have. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F2515690X211026193 https://doi.org/10.1177%2F2515690X211026193
- Khelavaster 5y agoZinc ionphores + zinc alkalize golgi bodies and endoplasmic reticulum, which destabilizes viral synthesis. "Chloroquine is a Zinc Ionophore", actually: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4182877/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4182877/ Zinc alone is still critical for zinc-finger immune proteins and cellular calcium homeostasis.