Zinc deficiency and immune function

Insights into the factors responsible for curative effects of Aab-E-Shifa Spring Hasan Abdal (Pakistan)

“…Skin lesions poor wound healing is present in severe forms of Zn deficiency, but other symptoms include hair loss, acrodermatitis, and eczema. Even a small amount of Zn deficiency results in lymphopenia, a condition in which there exists an abnormally low number of lymphocytes in the blood needed to fight against infection and reduced immune capacity (Fraker et al 1987). There are numerous articles that document the effect of Zn in acne and other skin diseases.…”

Clinical Outcomes and Determinants of Recovery Rates of Pediatric Inpatients Treated for Severe Acute Malnutrition

“…During early childhood, males have lower serum zinc concentrations than did females, but this reversed in late childhood ( 10 y of age) when the concentrations in males begin to exceed those of females [16]. Zinc is reported to promote growth of the human body [17][18][19][20] and is also necessary for the integrity and normal functioning of the immune system [21][22][23]. Depleted levels of zinc in male children may predispose to increased infections (such as diarrheal illness) due to compromised immunity which will have a direct negative impact on nutrition.…”

Role of oral zinc sulphate in warts-a placebo controlled,single-blinded study

“…It is also essential for the proper functioning of the immune system. In zinc deficiency, the function of the macrophages and T cells is impaired with fifty percent reduction in leucocytes and 40-70% reduction in antibody-mediated and cell-mediated immunity [9][10][11]. The addition of zinc to a culture system results in polyclonal stimulation of lymphocytes [12].…”