12 July 2018
Approximately 33% of Americans are at risk for micronutrient deficiencies or anaemia. These are surprising statistics that are found in a developed country. Nutrition is a balancing act – one that requires intake of colorful fruits and vegetables and dietary supplements, at times.
Learn which micronutrients help balance the body’s nutritional levels from Michael Roizen, M.D. and chief wellness officer at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, USA.
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28 October 2010
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1 August 2015
The human immune system can be compromised by indoor and outdoor air pollutants. This can lead to a range of clinical conditions, including acute respiratory tract infections, reduced heart rhythm variability, and skin problems. Subclinical deficiencies of micronutrients can exasperate these effects. This review (1) examines the use of the micronutrient vitamins A, D, E, C, B6, B12, folate, and the trace elements copper, iron, selenium, and zinc to restore the oxidant-antioxidant balance in subjects affected by poor air quality.
