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Micronutrients & recovery
Supplementation with multiple micronutrients with immune-supporting roles (specifically Vitamins C and D and Zinc) may modulate immune function and reduce the risk of infection.
Consider supplementing with Vitamins C, D, and Zinc, especially if you are deficient, stressed, or under increased immune demand. While more research is needed, current evidence suggests these micronutrients may help modulate immune function and reduce infection risk.
ModerateQualifiesMEDIUM confidence
available evidence indicates that supplementation with multiple micronutrients with immune-supporting roles may modulate immune function and reduce the risk of infection. Micronutrients with the strongest evidence for immune support are vitamins C and D and zinc.
Why this rating
The paper is a review noting contradictory data and the need for better 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
DOI 10.3390/nu12010236
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