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To: DanZ who wrote (3500)9/11/1999 2:58:00 PM
From: Kevin Podsiadlik  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 10293
 
Zinc backers propose that the element's positive charge could a) bind it to viruses, blocking their entry into the cells along your nasal tract or b) allow it to "clamp" nerves that stimulate congestion.

By that reasoning practically any metallic element should work, even such everyday metals as iron, calcium, potassium, and sodium.