Summary This review, conducted by several Canadian and British research institutes, gives an overview of the beneficial effects of vitamin D on the regulation of immune function. Vitamin D showed, among others, a beneficial interaction with multiple processes executed by the immune system and several effects on immune cells. Moreover, vitamin D deficiency at a…
Summary In this study, vitamin and mineral concentrations and several parameters related to immune function were measured in two groups. One group received a vitamin and mineral product daily for 12 weeks; the other group received a placebo. Before and after the intake, vitamin and mineral concentrations and all involved parameters were measured. Among others,…
Summary This meta-analysis evaluated the results of several studies investigating the effects of vitamin C, including its effect on the length of stay in the ICU. 18 relevant controlled trials were identified with a total of 2004 patients. Vitamin C was found to decrease the length of ICU stay on average by 8%. Further details…