Quercetin vs Zinc for immunity
Short answer: For immunity, more users report improvement with Quercetin — 100% of 10 reports, versus 86% of 28 for Zinc.
Quercetin has 207 meta-analyses and 232 randomized trials on PubMed; Zinc has 220 and 555.
Based on 239 reports about Quercetin and 1,264 about Zinc. Not medical advice.
| Quercetin Supplement | Zinc Supplement | |
|---|---|---|
| User score | 45 | 42 |
| Verdict | Mixed | Mostly positive |
| Positive of reports that state an outcome | 58% | 61% |
| Reports | 239 | 1,264 |
| Research | AResearch: Strong | AResearch: Strong |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 207 / 232 | 220 / 555 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Weight loss % reporting improvement | — | 100% (3) |
| Appetite % reporting improvement | — | 33% (3) |
| Focus % reporting improvement | 100% (6) | 62% (26) |
| Energy % reporting improvement | 100% (6) | 71% (51) |
| Sleep % reporting improvement | 60% (5) | 82% (68) |
| Anxiety % reporting improvement | 25% (4) | 73% (30) |
| Mood % reporting improvement | 100% (2) | 80% (61) |
| Memory % reporting improvement | — | 20% (5) |
| Performance % reporting improvement | — | 90% (20) |
| Recovery % reporting improvement | — | 86% (7) |
| Pain & inflammation % reporting improvement | 64% (14) | 56% (9) |
| Digestion % reporting improvement | — | 0% (2) |
| Libido % reporting improvement | — | 88% (95) |
| Hormones % reporting improvement | — | 89% (63) |
| Heart & lipids % reporting improvement | — | 50% (2) |
| Skin & hair % reporting improvement | 67% (3) | 81% (32) |
| Immunity % reporting improvement | 100% (10) | 86% (28) |
| Longevity % reporting improvement | 100% (3) | — |
| Common side effects | insomnia, jitteriness, anxiety, overstimulation | nausea, fatigue, stomach issues, copper depletion |
| Typical dose reported | 500-1000 mg | daily |
The results of a meta-analysis of 12 RCTs indicate that TCM intervention can improve the clinical treatment efficacy of CAG. NPAs identified seven hub TCM and 13 target genes associated with their actions, while bioinformatics analysis identified two DEGs between normal and CAG gastric tissues. Finally, molecular docking was employed to reveal the mechanism of action of the active molecules in TCM on the DEGs. These findings not only reveal the mechanisms of action of the active components of the TCMs, but also provide support for the development of new drugs, ultimately blocking the progressi
Ann Med, 2023 ↗“The above supplements have worked amazingly for my brain fog and motivation.”
Acne patients have decreased serum zinc levels. Zinc is effective for the treatment of acne, particularly at decreasing the number of inflammatory papules, when used as monotherapy or as an adjunctive treatment.
Dermatol Ther, 2020 ↗“I had actual energy in the mornings for the first time I could remember.”
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