Allergy · 2024
A systematic review and meta-analysis on nutritional and dietary interventions for the treatment of acute respiratory infection in pediatric patients: An EAACI taskforceDoes Zinc help with immunity?
Yes, for most people. 89% of 37 people who reported on Zinc for immunity say it improved. 8% noticed no change and 3% say it got worse. That is about the typical result for immunity (90% across 5 options).
Immunity: what users report
89%better37 reports · medium confidence
33 better3 no change1 worse
Ranked #4 of 5 for immunity.
What people say about Zinc and immunity
“supplement zinc and magnesium. But nothing seems to get me any benefit.”
“Just taking zinc alone I have noticed a reduction in getting sick.”
“Zinc and vitamin C might work for you. It was my go-to years ago, but I gave it up because it never stopped me getting sick that I could tell.”
“Whenever I feel sick and *almost* vomit due to taking Zinc...I feel super crisp and clear afterwards...It's most likely making you sick when you don't have much in your stomach.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong220 meta-analyses · 555 trials on PubMed
Side effects people mention
nausea 26stomach issues 13vomiting 9copper deficiency 8vivid dreams 8
What else is Zinc used for?
Information only — not medical advice. How we count