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(An ionophore is a compound which forms a lipid-soluble complex in order to transport ions among and through biological membranes.) |
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Revision as of 03:47, September 18, 2020
An ionophore is a compound which forms a lipid-soluble complex in order to transport ions among and through biological membranes. (Lipid-soluble means soluble in fats or fatty tissue, as opposed to water-soluble.)
Quercetin is an ionophore for zinc and the combination may possibly help treat COVID-19, if used very early after exposure, although some are skeptical of that effect.[1]