Micronutrients & recovery
Adequate intake of specific micronutrients (Vitamins A, D, C, E, B6, B12, folate, zinc, iron, copper, selenium) is essential for maintaining the structural and functional integrity of the immune system, and marginal deficiency impairs immunity.
Ensure your diet provides adequate levels of key immune-supporting micronutrients (Vitamins A, D, C, E, B6, B12, folate, zinc, iron, copper, selenium). If you have increased requirements due to stress, infection, or pollution, or if your diet is lacking, consider supplementation as these nutrients play vital roles in immune function.
Adequate amounts are essential to ensure the proper function of physical barriers and immune cells; however, daily micronutrient intakes necessary to support immune function may be higher than current recommended dietary allowances. ... Several micronutrients may be deficient, and even marginal deficiency may impair immunity.
Why this rating
The paper is a review citing multiple studies, but acknowledges contradictory data and the need for better-designed clinical trials.
Source
A Review of Micronutrients and the Immune System–Working in Harmony to Reduce the Risk of Infection
Adrian F. Gombart et al. · Nutrients · 2020
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