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Micronutrients in women's health and immune function.

A Bendich1

  • 1GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, 1500 Littleton Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054-3884, USA. adrianne.4.bendich@gsk.com

Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.)
|October 31, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Essential nutrients significantly improve women's health, reducing premenstrual syndrome and fracture risks. Supplementation also lowers birth defects and enhances immune function, particularly in the elderly.

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Area of Science:

  • Nutrition Science
  • Women's Health
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Essential nutrients play a critical role in human health, impacting women's health across life stages and immune system function.
  • Nutritional status significantly affects rapidly multiplying cells, similar to those in a developing embryo, highlighting the importance of micronutrients for immune responses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the role of nutrients in optimizing human health, with a focus on women's health and immune function.
  • To review the impact of specific nutrients and supplementation on various health outcomes in women and the general population.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing research on nutrient supplementation and its effects on women's health and immune function.
  • Analysis of studies examining the impact of calcium, folic acid, zinc, iron, and vitamins C and E on specific health conditions.

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Main Results:

  • Calcium supplementation significantly reduces premenstrual syndrome symptoms and hip fracture risk. Periconceptional multivitamin use halves risks of birth defects, premature delivery, and low birth weight.
  • Micronutrients like folic acid, zinc, and iron are crucial for preventing adverse pregnancy outcomes. Vitamins C and E, alongside calcium, may reduce preterm delivery risk in preeclampsia.
  • Antioxidants (Vitamins C and E) reduce fracture risk in women smokers. Multivitamins enhance immune responses, particularly in the elderly, while antioxidants improve lymphocyte proliferation and skin-test responses.

Conclusions:

  • Nutrient optimization is key for women's health, addressing issues from premenstrual syndrome to pregnancy and bone health.
  • Adequate intake of essential micronutrients and vitamins supports robust immune function throughout life, with notable benefits for the elderly.