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Immune System

Nutrition Care Process (Toolkits)

Last Updated: 2023-08-24 Target Group: All Adults, All children(0-12 yr.), Youth(13-17 yr.)

Summary of Recommendations and Evidence

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The role of the immune system is to protect the human body from different pathogens and microorganisms that may harm it (1). Optimal nutrition is essential for the adequate function of the immune system. 

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INTERVENTION
  1. Supplements to Improve Immune Function and Preventing or Treating the Common Cold 
    1. Vitamin C Supplements to Prevent or Treat Common Cold, Pneumonia, Asthma and Acute Pancreatitis
    2. Zinc Supplementation to Prevent or Treat Common Cold
    3. Zinc Supplementation to Cure

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