Tag: Sickness duration

Research suggests that taking zinc lozenges within 24 hours of cold symptom onset can significantly shorten the duration of your illness. This highlights what does zinc do when you have a cold: it works by interfering with the virus and boosting your immune response.

According to the Cochrane Library, probiotics may reduce the duration of an upper respiratory tract infection by about 1.22 days. But can these 'good bacteria' help when you're already feeling unwell? This article explores how probiotics can support your immune system during an illness and whether starting them mid-sickness is worthwhile.