ROLE OF MICRONUTRIENTS IN IMMUNOCOMPROMISED PATIENTS

Abstract

Micronutrients are essential elements that are useful in daily life. Vitamins and minerals serve as important sources of micronutrients. Each micronutrients has a specific role in particular diseases.Their role of micronutrients in immunocompromised individuals is very important . Some trace metals such as selenium, vanadium and chromium play a crucial role in controlling blood glucose . Particularly, vitamin E, A, C, D, B6, B12. Vitamin C has very good antioxidant properties. Antioxidants may protect against cell damage in the body. Vitamin A as retinoic acid is involved in maintaining intestinal immune defence and tolerance. Vitamin E contains anti-inflammatory effects in it . Vitamin D as a micronutrient can help in reducing both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.Micronutrient deficiencies are most common among the immunocompromised patients. Moreover micronutrients with carotenoids helps in the survival of AIDS patients. Micronutrients are often considered as magic wands that enable the body to produce enzymes and certain other substances for proper growth and development. Micronutrient deficiencies depend on food supply and consumption patterns. Though micronutrients are known for immune function, there is also associated disadvantage that overdose may lead to the defect.Hence this review about micronutrients in
immunocompromised patients should be elaborated and clinically explained in future research.