/oss/taxonomy/term/4769/all en /oss/article/covid-19-pseudoscience/zinc-supplements-and-covid-19 <p>As a young physician, in 1968, Dr. Ritchie was part of a group that demonstrated the benefits of vitamin E supplementation in preventing anemia in formula-fed premature babies. After that, he does not appear to have published any research. His practice today is focussed on “life-coaching,” marriage, and youth counseling. In <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLgNx057TBQ">the video</a> in question, he claims that he has carried out research on zinc supplementation and advises taking 30-40 mg of zinc a day as a weapon against infection by COVID-19.</p> Fri, 04 Sep 2020 17:00:00 +0000 Joe Schwarcz PhD 8392 at /oss