Because zinc may not be essential. Do your homework about how HCQ alone inhibits viral penetration of cells and mitigates immune response. That’s why these tests are being done, to find out what combination works best.
RE: Because zinc may not be essential. Do your homework about how HCQ alone inhibits viral penetration of cells and mitigates immune response.
The first large scale study made by the French Doctor, Didier Raoult, which actually succeeded in over 91% of patients only used Hydroxychloroquine and Azithromycin.
It was Dr. Zelenko who recommended its use.
But there is also one essential condition that will make or break the clinical trial -— WHEN these cocktail is administered.
If the NIH only chooses patients who are WAY ADVANCeD in their disease, i.e., in ICU or in the hospital ( what the VA study and other studies did ), the results will again be MIXED.
All successful cases applied the cocktail EARLY in the patient’s disease ( within 5 days of positive tests and/or manifestation of Covid-19 symptoms ).
Dr. Zelenko’s intent is to PREVENT hospitalization.