From: Lee Daniel Crocker (lee@piclab.com)
Date: Mon Apr 28 2003 - 01:31:35 MDT
> You mention Zicam. I have been using this for a few years now with
> significant results. Of course this is not scientific, but my testimonial is
> that it does affect my colds!
Unlike traditional homeopathic medicines, Zicam actually contains a
measurable amount of what it claims as its active ingredient (Zinc
gluconate), so there is some chance it's not just a placebo.
Legitimate studies have been equivocal, but promising.
-- Lee Daniel Crocker <lee@piclab.com> <http://www.piclab.com/lee/> "All inventions or works of authorship original to me, herein and past, are placed irrevocably in the public domain, and may be used or modified for any purpose, without permission, attribution, or notification."--LDC
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