I'm a physician and had heard from a virologist that using a zinc lozenge may help to reduce viral replication in the oropharynx, where coronaviruses tend to sit and may then be inhaled to cause respiratory infection (although COVID-19 is ultimately far more than just a respiratory disease). It doesn't just matter if you're exposed to the virus, but also by how much. And delivery method matters. As far as I understand, zinc lozenges are best because then you're slowly coating the throat over a period of minutes, instead of just eating a gummy/pill/powder that goes into the digestive tract and is absorbed systemically. This doesn't mean that zinc can fully prevent COVID-19 and it certainly cannot cure it, but it may theoretically assist in some level of prevention. Preservatives and added ingredients/sugar are also harmful to health. These lozenges are the best of all worlds- tasty, clean/minimal ingredients, lozenge form.<br /><br />This lozenge alone will not prevent or cure COVID-19. Wear a high-quality mask that covers the nose and mouth when you go out (we release thousands of droplets per second just by talking), physically distance 6+ feet even when wearing a mask, avoid touching things in public, wash your hands regularly and use non-toxic hand sanitizer with 60-70%+ alcohol content when soap and water isn't available, and stay home/get tested/seek medical advice if you're sick.<br /><br />Don't exceed ~100% daily value of zinc intake because too much zinc can weaken the immune system. And as I always recommend, especially with any lozenge supplement due to the repetitive sucking action, teach yourself how to do the Heimlich maneuver for others but also how to self-Heimlich.<br /><br />*Please note, this review is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.*

I have ordered these several times and will continue to do so as they are great for the immune system. I take just 1 per day and my husband takes 2 per day. I used to catch a cold or get the flu every year , since I started taking these I have not had a cold nor had the flu in years neither has my husband. Zinc has been found to boost your bodies immune system and many people don't get enough zinc in their diet. I am a true believer when it comes to zinc and vitamin c , I am not a heath food or vitamin junkie but these have proved to me that they really work and medically speaking it makes sense. They taste good too. A great lozenge/drop at a decent price.

Only wish these contained higher amount of zinc. Possibly 15mg versus just 5mg?

These really do make you feel better. I want to clarify that these are not cough drops. They are lozenges designed to suppress the sick cells and keep them from spreading and getting worse. That being said, I've used them for a sore throat and it immediately felt better. They taste good too!

These really do make you feel better. I want to clarify that these are not cough drops. They are lozenges designed to suppress the sick cells and keep them from spreading and getting worse. That being said, I've used them for a sore throat and it immediately felt better. They taste good too!

These really do make you feel better. I want to clarify that these are not cough drops. They are lozenges designed to suppress the sick cells and keep them from spreading and getting worse. That being said, I've used them for a sore throat and it immediately felt better. They taste good too!