For best results, avoid citrus juices or fruits (like oranges or lemons) for 30 minutes after using zinc lozenges, as citric acid can reduce zinc’s effectiveness. Take zinc supplements on an ...

A 2017 study published in The Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine showed that those who took zinc lozenges — which has a syrup consistency — at the onset of symptoms were sick for two ...

Definitely just a coincidence. • Zinc either prevents colds or doesn’t. But one thing’s clear: suck too many zinc lozenges and you might permanently lose your sense of smell. Not the worst thing on ...