Effect of improved zinc status on T-helper cell activation and TH1/TH2 ratio in healthy elderly individuals
Mild zinc deficiency is a common condition in healthy elderly individuals leading to impaired cell-mediated immune response. Here we report the effect of improved zinc status on TH1/TH2 balance and on the activation status of T-helper cells in 19 healthy elderly subjects aged 69.8 ± 5.1 years. Our investigations revealed a mild zinc deficiency which […]
The coronavirus disease( COVID-19 ) – A supportive approach with selected micronutrients
Worldwide the pandemic of COVID-19 spreads rapidly and has had an enormous public health impact with substantial morbidity and mortality especially in high-risk groups, such as older people and patients with comorbidities like diabetes, dementia or cancer. In the absence of a vaccine against COVID-19 there is an urgent need to find supportive therapies that […]
The Role of Zinc in Antiviral Immunity
Zinc is an essential trace element that is crucial for growth, development, and themaintenance of immune function. Its influence reaches all organs and cell types, representing an integral component of approximately 10% of the human proteome, and encompassing hundreds of key enzymes and transcription factors. Zinc deficiency is strikingly common, affecting up to a quarter […]
Zinc and respiratory tract infections: Perspectives for COVID 19
In view of the emerging COVID‑19 pandemic caused by SARS‑CoV‑2 virus, the search for potential protective and therapeutic antiviral strategies is of particular and urgent interest. Zinc is known to modulate antiviral and antibacterial immunity and regulate inflammatory response. Despite the lack of clinical data, certain indications suggest that modulation of zinc status may be […]
