Minerals fulfil a wide variety of functions in the optimal functioning of the immune system.
This review reports on the minerals that are essential for the immune system's function and …

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 …

Selenium is an essential micronutrient that plays a crucial role in development and a wide
variety of physiological processes including effect immune responses. The immune system …

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are frequently produced during viral infections. Generation
of these ROS can be both beneficial and detrimental for many cellular functions. When …

Selenium is an essential trace element for regulating immune functions through redox-
regulating activity of selenoproteins (eg glutathione peroxidase), protecting immune cells …

The role of the immune system is to protect the individual against pathogenic organisms.
Nutrition is one of multiple factors that determines the immune response and good nutrition …

Background Many nutrients have powerful immunomodulatory actions with the potential to
alter susceptibility to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection, progression to …

Abstract Background Selenium (Se) is an essential element for mammals and its deficiency
in the diet is a global problem. Plants accumulate Se and thus represent a major source of …