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.
A total of 13 trials pitted zinc against a placebo in people under age 65 suffering from early cold symptoms, including sore throats, headaches, coughs, fever, runny or stuffy noses, sneezing, hoarseness, and muscle aches.