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Modulation of intestinal immune and barrier functions by vitamin A: implication...
Medeiros, Pedro Henrique Q. S. de; Pinto, Daniel V.; Almeida, Juliana Zani de; Rêgo, Juliana M. C.; Rodrigues, Francisco A. P.; Lima, Aldo Ângelo M.The micronutrient vitamin A refers to a group of compounds with pleiotropic effects on human health. These molecules can modulate biological functions, including development, vision, and regulation of the intestinal barrier. The consequences of vitamin A deficiency and supplementation in children from developing countries have been explored for several years. These children live in an environment that is highly...
Zinc treatment ameliorates diarrhea and intestinal inflammation in undernourish...
Queiroz, Camila A. A. de; Fonseca, Said Gonçalves C.; Frota, Priscila B.; Figueiredo, Ítalo L.; Aragão, Karoline Sabóia; Magalhães, Carlos Emanuel C.Background: WHO guidelines recommend zinc supplementation as a key adjunct therapy for childhood diarrhea in developing countries, however zinc’s anti-diarrheal effects remain only partially understood. Recently, it has been recognized that low-grade inflammation may influence stunting. In this study, we examined whether oral zinc supplementation could improve weight, intestinal inflammation, and diarrhea in un...