How much health benefit is lost by chewing a vitamin lozenge?

I bought some "lozenges" that are suppose to help you from getting sick. They have vitamin C and Zinc in them. The box says to let them dissolve in your mouth but they are nasty tasting. Is it really going to make a difference if I just chew it up and wash it down with some water?

The vitamin C, no, that doesn’t matter. However, the Zinc does matter. Studies show that if you shallow the zinc in one dose, it doesn’t do much to boost your immune system. Only by slow constant absorption such as a lozenge that zinc helps boost your immune system.