Dietary Patterns, Plasma and Hair Trace Element in Ukrainian Cohort of Adults During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

January 2024 in “ Ageing & longevity ”

Liubov Piven, Mariana Romanenko, Svitlana Fus, Evgen Kyrylenko, Tetiana Papurina, Liudmyla Synieok

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TLDR Good nutrition and essential trace elements like zinc, selenium, and iron are important for a strong immune system and reducing COVID-19 severity.

The study examined dietary patterns and trace element levels in plasma and hair among Ukrainian adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the role of adequate nutrition and essential trace elements like zinc, selenium, and iron in supporting immune function and potentially reducing COVID-19 severity. The results indicate that deficiencies in these trace elements could weaken immune responses and heighten infection risk, highlighting the importance of monitoring and improving nutritional status to enhance health outcomes during pandemics.

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