Immune support by micronutrients is historically based on vitamin C deficiency and
supplementation in scurvy in early times. It has since been established that the complex …

Background and aims Balanced nutrition which can help in maintaining immunity is
essential for prevention and management of viral infections. While data regarding nutrition in …

The immune system protects the host from pathogenic organisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi,
parasites). To deal with this array of threats, the immune system has evolved to include a …

Public health practices including handwashing and vaccinations help reduce the spread
and impact of infections. Nevertheless, the global burden of infection is high, and additional …

As humans age, the risk and severity of infections vary in line with immune competence
according to how the immune system develops, matures, and declines. Several factors …

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant that can protect the polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs)
in the membrane from oxidation, regulate the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) …

It is well-established that the nutritional deficiency or inadequacy can impair immune
functions. Growing evidence suggests that for certain nutrients increased intake above …

Vitamin E, a potent lipid‐soluble antioxidant, found in higher concentration in immune cells
compared to other cells in blood, is one of the most effective nutrients known to modulate …

There are limited proven therapeutic options for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19.
The role of vitamin and mineral supplementation or “immunonutrition” has previously been …

A projected doubling in the global population of people aged≥ 60 y by the year 2050 has
major health and economic implications, especially in develo** regions. Burdens of …