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Zinc can protect against infections

February 8, 2013
Zinc helps control infections by gently tapping the brakes on the immune response, says a new study. Scientists found in human cell culture and animal studies that a protein lures zinc into key cells that are the first …

Zinc supplements could reduce infant mortality by 43 %

June 2, 2012
According to a recent study, zinc supplements along with antibiotics can reduce mortality in children suffering from diseases like pneumonia and meningitis. The study, reported in the latest issue of the international medical …