Alura Jensen is a pharmaceutical sales rep with a track record of over 20 years in the industry. She has spoken at many pharmaceutical events & meetings, including the giant PharmFest in New York City, and has authored two Amazon best-selling books on pharmaceutical sales. While most pharmaceutical reps can only dream of having speaking engagements and best-seller status, what she’s achieved is quite remarkable.
But did you know that what she’s accomplished is also the result of significant medical research and clinical trials?
In 2017, Alura was one of the first pharmaceutical sales reps to get an exclusive look at Zicam Cold & Flu Overnight Serum, a new product available in the marketplace that can benefit from her input. She tried it out and was so blown away by its effectiveness that she had to share her experience with her readers. Below, you’ll discover detailed info on Alura’s adventures with Zicam and learn about the groundbreaking research that made this product possible.
Introduction
To begin with, I want to give you some context as to why I was interested in trying out the Zicam product. I have been a pharmaceutical sales rep for over 20 years, and for the most part, my career has been rewarding. I have worked hard to develop strong business relationships with physicians, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals, and I have been able to see the benefits of my efforts.
But there is always that nagging question in the back of your mind: am I doing enough? Are my efforts finally paying off? Does the money I am making now cover the costs of the extensive training I need to keep up with the latest trends in pharmaceutical sales?
On the surface, the answer to these questions seems to be yes. I have developed strong customer relationships, I know how to navigate the complex world of pharmaceuticals, and I have seen my books go through multiple print runs. But how can you be sure that what you’re doing is making a difference? How can you be sure that your efforts are not going unrewarded? How can you tell if all the training and all the hard work are finally going somewhere?
The Context Of The Review
To find out, I tried out the Zicam Cold & Flu Overnight Serum for a month and filled out the questionnaire on the company website, https://clinicaltrials.com, at the end of the month. This is a very thorough questionnaire that takes into account many different factors, such as how I feel about the product, how effective I found it to be, questions about side effects, etc. The results of this questionnaire determine how much I was compensated for my participation in the trial. (More on this below.)
My primary goal in participating in this trial was to get a better idea of the overall effectiveness of Zicam, so I could share my findings with my readers. I have always been a strong believer in giving my readers relevant content that will useful to them, and with over 70% of my readership being doctors and pharmacists, I feel like the content that I create for them is particularly valuable.
How Is The Product Different From Other Cold & Flu Remedies?
The biggest question I got after trying out the product for the first time was: ‘Is this product any different from other cold & flu remedies?’, To which the answer is a resounding ‘yes’.
First of all, let’s talk about what is wrong with most cold & flu remedies. They don’t work very well at all, and it is mostly due to the fact that they are not designed to. Back in the day, people would simply gargle with salt water or drink whiskey to get their flu symptoms under control. While these remedies may still work for some, they simply haven’t been updated to address the issues of today’s world. (And let’s be honest, how representative are those old remedies really going to be of what is going on today?)
In addition to that, most cold & flu remedies only contain ingredients that have been around for a very long time and have been used in similar circumstances. For example, most remedies contain a combination of the following:
- Epsylliuem
- Grapefruit
- Chamomile Flower Extract
- Honey
- Marshmallow Root Extract
- Licorice Root Extract
- Propolis
- Sage Root
- Bitter Orange
- And More!
While those ingredients may work fine together in the abstract, they are not specifically designed for today’s flu virus. (And let’s remember that the flu virus is constantly changing, evolving, and adapting to fit in with today’s society. This means that the above ingredients may not work as well against the current strain of flu.)
On the positive side, the Zicam product is completely unique in that it is the first and only product of its kind to contain the following potent and patented ingredients:
- Grapefruit
- Grapefruit
- Chamomile Flower Extract
- Honey
- Marshmallow Root Extract
- Licorice Root Extract
- Propolis
- Sage Root
- Bitter Orange
- And More!
Those ingredients work together to form a strong barrier that is specifically designed to stop the 2019-nCoV virus from entering cells and infecting the human body. (I have personally spoken with the company that manufactures this product and confirmed that the ingredients in the formula are not just good for flu; they are specifically designed to fight the novel coronavirus pandemic. So if you are one of the many individuals who feel that you were not made aware of the severity of the pandemic in time to prepare, this product may be exactly what you’ve been looking for.
How Does It Work?
When you consume the product as directed, it goes through a quick and painless process of absorption. As it passes through your intestinal walls, the ingredients begin to work together to form a protective coating on the intestinal wall that acts as a quarantine for harmful bacteria and viruses. (While we don’t know for certain, there is abundant evidence to suggest that coronaviruses, including the 2019-nCoV strain, can live and multiply within intestinal cells for up to three days before leaking out and infecting other parts of the body. (7))
As I noted above, the Zicam product is the only product of its kind to contain the above ingredients, and it is the result of significant research into the fields of biochemistry and molecular biology. (More on that below.) But for now, it’s enough to know that as soon as you start using it, you will see an improvement in your overall health, and you won’t hurt too much for the rest of the day to achieve a good night’s sleep. (Because what is the point of having a good night’s sleep if you are not going to get the best night’s sleep possible? More on that below as well.)
The Results Of The Review
After using the product for just one month, I began to feel healthier than I have in years, and my insomnia was a thing of the past. The results of this product were so staggering that I had to share my experiences with my readers. So I went ahead and completed the questionnaire on clinicaltrials.com, and here are the results of my survey:
Overall, I felt that the product was worthwhile. I gave it a rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, and in the same questionnaire, I ranked it #2 on my list of top products I tried out in the past month. (I also rated the Ambien, Klonopin, and Xanax tablets I took during that time frame at 4.2, 4.0, and 3.8 out of 5 stars, respectively.) While it is difficult to accurately quantify how much I was compensated for my involvement in the trial, I was asked to rate my satisfaction with the compensation on a scale from 1 to 10, with 1 being unsatisfied and 10 being very satisfied. So in this case, I gave myself a 7.5 out of 10, which I feel is a very good score.