I'm no scienceologist but trying to figure out what zinc ionophores are. In one source I saw it seemed to indicate this is the form of zinc that's most effective.
I've tried DDG searching, found this which was interesting but not particularly helpful in what I'm looking for https://michaelsavage.com/foods-high-in-quercetin-epigallocatechin/
So I'm curious about this in relation to zinc supplements, I've noticed varieties in different brands and trying to determine of one variety/form is better than another as far as C19 is concerned, and what if anything ionophores have to do with it.
I'm preparing something for myself, but also to present to family/friends for supplements and foods helpful in prevention of, and treating C19.
At this point I'm just going on further unnecessarily w/o anything further really to say. Any input is appreciated, thanks!
Ionophore is a fat-soluble substance that can transport non-fat soluble elements across the cell membrane. Zinc-ionophores are zinc transporters in and out of the cell and can increase the effects of zinc in the cell. For example, Hinokitiol, a natural substance found in the Cupressaceae trees is a potent zinc-ionophore. It's known for its antimicrobial, antiviral and anticancer properties and it's regarded as the safest zinc-ionophores compared to other ionophores like hydroxychloroquine, quercetin, epigallocatechin, pyrithione, zincophorin, etc. Hinokitiol doesn't accumulate in the body and it has no recorded drug allergy or unfavorable effects, unlike hydroxychloroquine.
Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/studies-show-zinc-inhibits-viral-replication-but-theres-a-catch-301079772.html