At least in this context, one theory is that because it's a zinc ionophore, which draws in a lot more zinc in the cells than usual, it creates an environment where the virus is far less likely to be able to infect affected cells. It worked against the virus in vitro and I think the South Koreans have reported success using it.
Legitimate science question: how does hydroxychloroquine actually work? I know it’s used to treat things like lupus and malaria
At least in this context, one theory is that because it's a zinc ionophore, which draws in a lot more zinc in the cells than usual, it creates an environment where the virus is far less likely to be able to infect affected cells. It worked against the virus in vitro and I think the South Koreans have reported success using it.
Cold Eeeze works on this same principal. And it really works if you take it at the first sign of a symptom.
hm. I wonder if that's why oranges (citrus) are so good against the cold... It's not necessarily vitamin C, but more likely the zinc in oranges?