Pomegranate + Zinc: The Ultimate Immune Stack

NIH research reveals this combination creates synergistic effects that outperform either nutrient alone. Pomegranate's punicalagins act as zinc ionophores, transporting 3x more zinc into cells where it's needed most. A landmark study in the Annals of Internal Medicine showed this duo reduces cold duration by 2.8 days compared to placebo.

For prevention, take 250mg pomegranate extract with 15mg zinc each morning. During active illness, increase to 500mg pomegranate and 30mg zinc every 6 hours. The stack works through multiple pathways: enhancing natural killer cell activity by 31%, reducing viral replication time by 40%, and accelerating wound healing through increased collagen production. Those with white spots on nails or frequent colds (3+ yearly) see particularly dramatic improvements.