Futuro: como matar de fome um cancro sem matar o paciente?

https://www.economist.com/news/science-and-technology/21702169-how-starve-cancer-without-starving-patient-fast-thinking?fsrc=scn/fb/te/pe/ed/

Citando:
" (...) think about how he might mimic the benefits of starvation while minimising its problems. The result is a diet rich in vitamin D, zinc and fatty acids essential to TILs’ performance, while being low in the proteins and simple sugars that tumours make ready use of."

Sobre os pontos brancos nas unhas...

http://www.mirror.co.uk/science/you-sometimes-little-white-spots-9860481
Citando:
"But, generally, you can rest assured that white dots – known scientifically as punctate leukonychia – on your nails are nothing sinister. Typically, they appear simply because there's been some trauma to the nail."
(...)
"Puncate might not mean a lack of calcium, but could suggest a zinc deficiency. Eating foods such as spinach, kidney beans, beef, and seeds is a good way to combat this."

Cura mais rápida para a constipação?

Chupar rebuçados com Zinco (comprimidos não ajudam):
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-3695461/Have-finally-cure-common-cold-Taking-zinc-lozenges-speed-recovery-THREE-days.html


Citando:
"In common colds, the virus may grow in the throat, which is why using [zinc] lozenges may work better than swallowing pills, researchers said."
(...)
"People must take a lozenge every 2 - 3 hours for a high dose of the mineral. "