A new study, published online in advance of the Sept. 1 issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases, reviews 14 placebo-controlled studies from the past two decades and finds significant fault with 10 of the studies. Of the four other studies, three reported no therapeutic effect from zinc lozenges or nasal spray, and one study reported positive results from zinc nasal gel.“The best scientific evidence available indicates that zinc lozenges are not effective in treating colds,” said Jack M. Gwaltney, Jr., MD...
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At least the cherry flavored lozenges taste pretty good!
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