But in the meantime, parents should know that currently there is no evidence to support the use of zinc lozenges in children with colds. They should have tested for this potential flaw prior to the study. These side effects do not occur when swallowing zinc unless an extremely large amount is taken. Nevertheless, whether zinc is effective in reducing the severity of colds in children is unimportant when compared with the need for children to supplement their diet with zinc. A mild form of zinc deficiency is common in children in the United States and even more so in other parts of the world.
Children affected have poor appetite, suboptimal growth, and reduced sense of taste and smell.
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