Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO When taken at the first signs of a cold, zinc may reduce symptom severity and shorten colds by about two days.Most adults can take 75–100 milligrams of zinc ...

As Britain's weather turns chilly, colds become increasingly prevalent. Symptoms include blocked noses, sore throats, sneezing, and aching bodies that leave us all feeling dreadful. However, there's ...