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Zinc sulfate is used medically as a dietary supplement. [1] Specifically it is used to treat zinc deficiency and to prevent the condition in those at high risk. [1] This includes use together with oral rehydration therapy for children who have diarrhea. [2] General use is not recommended. [1] It may be taken by mouth or by injection into a vein ...
“As far as supplemental zinc, there is some research showing that zinc lozenges and zinc syrup might shorten the duration of the common cold if you take them shortly after coming down with a ...
Zinc deficiency is defined either as insufficient zinc to meet the needs of the body, or as a serum zinc level below the normal range. However, since a decrease in the serum concentration is only detectable after long-term or severe depletion, serum zinc is not a reliable biomarker for zinc status. [1]
Children need caring and supportive adults to help them because it is difficult for children to handle this type of stress on their own. [4] Therefore, the stress response may be activated from weeks to months or even years. [4] Prolonged stress leads to adverse effects such as permanent emotional or developmental damage. [4]
Zinc L-carnosine has been used orally [8] [17] or as an oral rinse, lozenge or suppository. [10] The typical clinical oral dose is 150 mg/day, containing 34 mg zinc and 116 mg L-carnosine. [8] [17] (The Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) for total zinc intake from all sources in adults is 40 mg/day. [18])
The selection and use of essential medicines: report of the WHO Expert Committee, 2017 (including the 20th WHO Model List of Essential Medicines and the 6th Model List of Essential Medicines for Children). Geneva: World Health Organization. hdl: 10665/259481. ISBN 978-92-4-121015-7. ISSN 0512-3054. WHO technical report series; no. 1006.