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ReviewJournal of immunology research2023

Understanding How Minerals Contribute to Optimal Immune Function.

Alina Stefanache, Ionut-Iulian Lungu, Ioan-Adrian Butnariu, Gabriela Calin, Cristian Gutu, Constantin Marcu, Carmen Grierosu, Elena Roxana Bogdan Goroftei, Letitia-Doina Duceac, Marius Gabriel Dabija and 2 more

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In one paragraph

Review in Journal of immunology research, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 32 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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0cells of the map it votes in
32citing papers in PubMed, 1 pooled it
8.1field-weighted citation impact, top 1% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

32 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 51 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

12 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Alina Stefanache *"Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi 700115, Romania.
Ionut-Iulian Lungu *"Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi 700115, Romania.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4803-3746
Ioan-Adrian Butnariu *"Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi 700115, Romania.
Gabriela Calin *Faculty of Dental Medicine, "Apollonia" University of Iasi, 11 Pacurari Street, Iasi 700511, Romania.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1893-5109
Cristian Gutu *Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University Dunarea de Jos, 47 Domneasca Street, Galati 800008, Romania.
Constantin Marcu *Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University Dunarea de Jos, 47 Domneasca Street, Galati 800008, Romania.
Carmen Grierosu *Faculty of Dental Medicine, "Apollonia" University of Iasi, 11 Pacurari Street, Iasi 700511, Romania.
Elena Roxana Bogdan Goroftei *Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University Dunarea de Jos, 47 Domneasca Street, Galati 800008, Romania.
Letitia-Doina Duceac *Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University Dunarea de Jos, 47 Domneasca Street, Galati 800008, Romania.
Marius Gabriel Dabija *"Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi 700115, Romania.
Florina Popa *Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University Dunarea de Jos, 47 Domneasca Street, Galati 800008, Romania.
Daniela Damir *"Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi 700115, Romania.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6419-9846
"Dunarea de Jos" University of Galati · ROGrigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy · ROApollonia University · RO

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Sufficient mineral supply is vital not only for the innate immune system but also for the components of the adaptive immune defense, which encompass defense mechanisms against pathogens and the delicate balance of pro- and anti-inflammatory regulation in the long term. Generally, a well-balanced diet is capable of providing the necessary minerals to support the immune system. Nevertheless, specific vulnerable populations should be cautious about obtaining adequate amounts of minerals such as magnesium, zinc, copper, iron, and selenium. Inadequate levels of these minerals can temporarily impair immune competence and disrupt the long-term regulation of systemic inflammation. Therefore, comprehending the mechanisms and sources of these minerals is crucial. In exceptional circumstances, mineral deficiencies may necessitate supplementation; however, excessive intake of supplements can have adverse effects on the immune system and should be avoided. Consequently, any supplementation should be approved by medical professionals and administered in recommended doses. This review emphasizes the crucial significance of minerals in promoting optimal functioning of the immune system. It investigates the indispensable minerals required for immune system function and the regulation of inflammation. Moreover, it delves into the significance of maintaining an optimized intake of minerals from a nutritional standpoint.

Indexed as

Dietary SupplementsSeleniumHumansImmunityInflammationZincSeleniumZinc

Identifiers

PMID37946846
PMCPMC10632063
OpenAlexW4388124489

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