Journal article
Zinc for the treatment of the common cold: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Results of randomized controlled trials evaluating zinc for the treatment of the common cold are conflicting. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy and safety of zinc for such use.
METHODS: We searched electronic databases and other sources for studies published through to Sept. 30, 2011. We included all randomized controlled trials comparing orally administered zinc with placebo or no …
Authors
Science M; Johnstone J; Roth DE; Guyatt G; Loeb M
Journal
Canadian Medical Association Journal, Vol. 184, No. 10, pp. e551–e561
Publisher
Joule
Publication Date
July 10, 2012
DOI
10.1503/cmaj.111990
ISSN
0820-3946