Rhonda Patrick· PhD
A meta-analysis of 6 randomized control trials found that zinc supplementation in children reduced pneumonia prevalence by 41%.
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A meta-analysis of 6 randomized control trials found that zinc supplementation in children reduced pneumonia prevalence by 41%.
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Another randomized control trial in hospitalized children found that 20 milligrams of zinc per day reduced pneumonia symptoms by 30% compared to a placebo.