[jshevek]

Yes, I was reading about this recently. Another study compared zinc uptake into the cytosol for various extracellular zinc levels, with and without chloroquine.

I noticed when looking at the data, that while chloroquine facilitated a massive uptake a zinc, it was still true that increasing the extracellular zinc concentration (without chloroquine) still increased the cytosol's zinc concentration (by a lesser amount).

I promptly ordered zinc supplements. Obviously I'll see a doctor if I have symptoms, but I'll also hedge my bets.

[beagle3]

One of the side effects of zinc overdose is loss of sense of smell, sometimes permanently. Please research all aspects before use.

[kkarakk]

you get prepackaged 25mg tablets of zinc for bodybuilding. most people will get those and the recommended dosage is one every night.

i don't think anyone except hypochondriacs are in danger of zinc overdose

[beagle3]

I was told by a lady behind me in line in the store yesterday (who had taken 10 packs) that she intends to take 1 per day but if she feels bad she’ll take 4 per day until she overcomes the covid.

There is enough stupidity around in normal times, and now is worse.

[ComputerGuru]

Just be sure to take it with food. A single tablet on an empty stomach will cause severe nausea; it’s a very heavy supplement.

[DenisM]

Can you quantify your findings? How much zinc do you think you will need, and how do you know that?

Also a link to the study would be helpful.