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Quercetin and EGCG (green tea) as zinc ionophores

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Zinc entry into the cell (mechanism)

improves Low study (A)

In cells and in a membrane model, quercetin and EGCG from green tea carry zinc into the cell (they act as 'ionophores'). This explains why they are combined with zinc for immune support; an in vitro mechanism, with no clinical proof of the combination.

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Zinc entry into the cell (mechanism) — improves (Low, study). In cells and in a membrane model, quercetin and green tea EGCG carry zinc into the cell (they act as 'ionophores'). Explains why they are combined with zinc for immune support; in vitro mechanism, with no clinical proof of the combination. 25050823

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