Grants is a diverse community of 10,000 people descending from many cultures and backgrounds. Our climate is mild year round, typical of the high desert. We are located 1 hour west of Albuquerque on I-40.
Routine zinc supplementation is not recommended without the advice of a healthcare professional. In some people, zinc might cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, metallic taste, kidney and stomach damage, and other side effects. Using zinc on broken skin may cause burning, stinging, itching, and tingling.
Zinc, particularly lozenges, if taken in the right dose, at the right time (first 24 hours) and in the right formulation, may reduce cold symptoms by a day or two. Side effects include bad taste and nausea and there is also the potential for toxicity.