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Vitamin A and D in allergy: from experimental animal models and cellular studies to human disease

This 2018 review explores the immunomodulatory roles of vitamins A and D in allergic diseases. Animal studies indicate that deficiencies in these vitamins exacerbate allergic symptoms and lung inflammation, while supplementation, particularly with vitamin D, can attenuate these effects. Active metabolites—retinoic acid (RA) from vitamin A and 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 (VD3)

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Antioxidant Activity with Increased Endogenous Levels of Vitamin C, E and A Following Dietary Supplementation with a Combination of Glutathione and Resveratrol Precursors

The study titled “Antioxidant Activity with Increased Endogenous Levels of Vitamin C, E and A Following Dietary Supplementation with a Combination of Glutathione and Resveratrol Precursors” (Nutrients, 2020, PMID: 33105552) investigated the effects of two dietary supplements—GluS and GluReS—on redox balance in healthy adults over an 8-week period. Both supplements

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Nutrition and thyroid disease

The study examines the role of nutrition in thyroid disease management, focusing on the impact of essential micronutrients such as iodine, selenium, iron, zinc, and vitamins B12, D3, and A on thyroid function. It highlights the benefits of the Mediterranean diet in improving immune, endocrine, and biomolecular responses in thyroiditis

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The Role of Nutrition on Thyroid Function

The narrative review “The Role of Nutrition on Thyroid Function” (Nutrients, 2024, PMID: 39125376) examines the impact of micronutrients—such as iodine, selenium, iron, zinc, copper, magnesium, and vitamins A and B12—on thyroid hormone synthesis and regulation. It highlights how dietary changes can influence the gut microbiota, leading to potential dysbiosis,

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