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Dec 20, 2023 · The Panel recommends against using zinc supplementation above the recommended dietary allowance (i.e., zinc 11 mg daily for men, zinc 8 mg daily for nonpregnant women) for the prevention of COVID-19, except in a clinical trial (BIII).
Mar 25, 2020 · First, like everything else, there can be too much of a good thing – more than 150 milligrams a day for adult. That’s about 11 lozenges; the recommended zinc-lozenge maximum for adults being six and just four for children ages 12-17 (research has shown younger children to not benefit from taking zinc).
Apr 5, 2021 · Zinc or vitamin D deficiencies are not rare and may contribute to poor immune function. Therefore, even without specific evidence linking supplement use with improvement among people with COVID-19, these supplements may be appropriate for people in whom deficiency is suspected or confirmed.
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Dec 8, 2023 · It's possible to take too much zinc; the upper limit for adults is 40 milligrams (mg) daily unless prescribed otherwise by a healthcare provider.
