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Weekly Health Quiz: Zinc, Diabetes and NewsGuard

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1 Which of the following is a naturally occurring zinc ionophore (a molecule that facilitates entry of zinc through cellular membranes)?

  • Astaxanthin
  • Lutein
  • Zeaxanthin
  • Quercetin

    Quercetin is a naturally occurring zinc ionophore. Taken with zinc, it may be helpful to prevent and potentially treat COVID-19. Research is currently underway to assess quercetin's effectiveness against COVID-19. Learn more.

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