Some nutrients play key roles in maintaining the integrity and function of the immune system,
presenting synergistic actions in steps determinant for the immune response. Among these …

It is a common belief that clinical vitamin or mineral deficiencies are rare in Western
countries because of the low cost and unlimited diversity of food supply. However, many …

Background Deficiencies in micronutrients after bariatric operations are frequent, despite
routine supplementation. Main outcome measures were pre-and postoperative frequency of …

OBJECTIVES: Antioxidants protect an organism from the detrimental effects of free radicals
via scavenging or inhibiting their formation. Alterations in the levels of antioxidants and …

Moderate/severe obesity is on the rise in the United States. Weight management includes
bariatric surgery, which is effective and can alleviate morbidity and mortality from obesity …

Obesity is associated with the development of various complications, including diabetes,
atherosclerosis, and an increased risk for infections, driven by dysfunctional innate immune …

The prevalence of obesity has increased at an alarming rate worldwide. Metallic elements
are involved in the pathogenesis of obesity and related diseases. To date, whether …

Low levels of zinc (Zn) have adverse effects on physiological and metabolic functions in
humans, especially in processes linked with obesity. In this work, serum Zn levels and their …

Background Low zinc intakes and reduced blood zinc concentrations have been reported to
be associated with osteoporosis in women. Objective The objective was to examine the …

Background Although zinc deficiency is common after bariatric surgery, its incidence is
underestimated. The objective was to monitor zinc and nutritional status before and 6, 12 …