Viral infections are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and the importance
of public health practices including handwashing and vaccinations in reducing their spread …

It is well-established that the nutritional deficiency or inadequacy can impair immune
functions. Growing evidence suggests that for certain nutrients increased intake above …

Micronutrient deficiencies continue to be widespread among children under-five in low-and
middle-income countries (LMICs), despite the fact that several effective strategies now exist …

Zinc metabolism at the cellular level is critical for many biological processes in the body. A
key observation is the disruption of cellular homeostasis, often coinciding with disease …

Background The annual number of hospital admissions and in-hospital deaths due to
severe acute lower respiratory infections (ALRI) in young children worldwide is unknown …

Maternal and child undernutrition is highly prevalent in low-income and middle-income
countries, resulting in substantial increases in mortality and overall disease burden. In this …

Introduction he human body has an elaborate system for managing and regulating the
amount of key trace metals circulating in blood and stored in cells. Nutrient metals from our …

We reviewed interventions that affect maternal and child undernutrition and nutrition-related
outcomes. These interventions included promotion of breastfeeding; strategies to promote …

It remains uncertain as to whether nutrient supplementation for the general population
considered healthy could be useful in the prevention of RTIs, such as COVID‐19. In this …

Adequate intakes of vitamins and trace elements are required for the immune system to
function efficiently. Micronutrient deficiency suppresses immune functions by affecting the …