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Such spray [0] has been on the market by multiple brands and is backed by studies [1]. It has a throat spray and lozenges, too. There are some other patented va
by nikolay 2y ago
Such spray [0] has been on the market by multiple brands and is backed by studies [1]. It has a throat spray and lozenges, too. There are some other patented variants with a different type of carrageenan.
[0]: https://www.carragelose.com/ https://www.carragelose.com/
[1]: https://www.carragelose.com/en/publications https://www.carragelose.com/en/publications
- doingtheiroming 2y agoThere was at least one study during the pandemic that showed efficacy of these things. The problem for studies is knowing exactly how much they're used. I've used the Boots version in the UK for a long time on the basis that there's half decent evidence that it's effective and the only real side effect is on my wallet. It would be great to see a challenge study of these things but I'm going to keep using them regardless. One study during the pandemic which showed efficacy which could control for use by targeting healthcare workers in their workplace: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8493111/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8493111/
- nikolay 2y agoIt's interesting that Boots [0] recommends it only for treatment, not for prevention. [0]: https://www.boots.com/boots-dual-defence-nasal-spray-20ml-10220406 https://www.boots.com/boots-dual-defence-nasal-spray-20ml-10...
- nikolay 2y agoCarragelose now is used as eye drops [0] as well! [0]: https://www.carragelose.com/en/portfolio/common-cold-products https://www.carragelose.com/en/portfolio/common-cold-product...
- nikolay 2y agoStrangely, Boots is not mentioned [0] by Carragelose even though they say they contain it. [0]: https://www.carragelose.com/en/portfolio/launched-products https://www.carragelose.com/en/portfolio/launched-products