What are Zinc Supplements?
Zinc supplements are commonly used to boost the immune system to shorten the duration of the common cold. They are most effective when used at the onset of symptoms. Some popular brands of zinc supplements are Zicam and Cold-Eeze. Zinc supplements come in a variety of forms. Cold-Eeze® comes in lozenges and tablets, as well as lollipops and gumballs geared towards children. Zicam® can be found in nasal swabs and gels, an oral spray, and chewable and rapid melt tablets. Zinc must be delivered to the mucosal surface in order to fight a cold, so conventional pills would not be effective.
