Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness for CNET, specializing in mental health, sleep and nutrition coverage. She has invested hundreds of hours into studying and researching sleep and holds a ...

Zinc is an essential mineral required for numerous biological processes in the human body. It plays a crucial role in immune function, wound healing, DNA synthesis, cell growth and the proper ...

Medically reviewed by Jamie Johnson, RDN Key Takeaways Zinc may help prevent cold symptoms or shorten the length of a cold.Zinc plays a key role in bone development and bone repair and may help lower ...

Taking zinc supplements may help people manage a zinc deficiency or shorten a cold. Most people can meet their zinc needs through diet alone, but supplements are available. Too much zinc may cause ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. Although many of us are getting fewer colds this year than usual (thanks to all our coronavirus precautions), we’re ...

Amelia Ti is a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) based in NYC. She completed her Bachelor's in Nutrition & Dietetics at NYU and Master's in Applied ...

The short answer is yes, zinc can be effective in reducing the duration of a cold. Research has consistently supported its role in shortening cold symptoms, particularly if taken early. A ...