If you're a parent, you probably have a steady stream of viruses into your home (ie: your beloved, germ-carrying children). My kids get sick about twice a month. And life is like that Nyquil commercial, where the parents can't just quit or take a break. You need to stay well enough to care for everyone. These zinc lozenges really help keep all the symptoms to a minimum and make it so I hardly even notice that I'm sick.
I found this after seeing a study that showed that this specific form of zinc can ward off a cold after only 3 days. It stops the virus from reproducing, so as long as you have it in your mouth, it puts the cold on pause. Despite the risk of choking on it (I never have), I put one in my mouth at bedtime to let it slowly dissolve overnight. It usually lasts til I wake up, and I finish it off after another hour or so. They do take a long time to dissolve.
There are several things that might discourage the faint of heart from taking these. First, they really are huge--it feels like a horse pill. Second, they take away your sense of taste for a few hours. Third, they leave a residue and don't taste great (though they don't have much of a taste at all--just a little sweet and minty).
I accept all these negatives, because to me, it's better than the sore throat, runny nose, stuffiness, sleeplessness and fatigue. My symptoms are hardly more than a slight soreness in my throat and maybe some phlegm. Sometimes I get a cough. But the zinc keeps the head cold away for sure.
Definitely consider trying this if you haven't already.
