Proof: Mineral wards off severe symptoms of COVID

Researchers at Pompeu Fabra University in Spain found that people with higher levels of zinc in their blood had less severe symptoms of COVID-19, spent 68% less time being treated for the virus in the hospital and had better recovery outcomes than folks who were deficient in the mineral. The investigators say zinc slows the replication of the virus so the immune system can more easily fight off illness. Daily supplementation ensures zinc levels stay steady over time. The recommended daily dose: 8 mg.