title: Nutrients and immune responses.
abstract: A wide spectrum of nutritional deficiencies, ranging from trace elements to protein, can impair normal immunologic functions. Repletion of deficient nutrients generally will restore the immune response. Under some experimental conditions, single nutrient supplementation boosts immunity; however, some mega-dose therapies have been shown to suppress the immune response. Adequate nutrition is essential for maintaining the integrity of the immune system.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, Gainesville.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Delafuente
mesh_terms: D000824:Animal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D000818:Animals; D000917:Antibody Formation / Q000187:drug effects; D002338:Carotenoids / Q000494:pharmacology; D006801:Humans; D007501:Iron / Q000494:pharmacology; D009747:Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D011502:Protein-Energy Malnutrition / Q000276:immunology; D012216:Rheumatic Diseases / Q000178:diet therapy; D014815:Vitamins / Q000494:pharmacology; D015032:Zinc / Q000494:pharmacology
chemical_list: D014815:Vitamins; D002338:Carotenoids; D007501:Iron; D015032:Zinc