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  • The immune system relies on various nutritional components for optimal function.
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  • To review and synthesize research on the interactions between dietary nutrients and immune system components.
  • To highlight the specific roles of vitamins, trace elements, amino acids, and fatty acids in immune responses.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature search of Google Scholar and PubMed databases.
  • Inclusion criteria focused on studies detailing nutrient-immune system interactions.
  • Analysis of research on vitamins, trace elements/metals, amino acids, and fatty acids.

Main Results:

  • Vitamins (A, D, C) promote immune cell differentiation, cytokine expression, and T/B cell proliferation.
  • Trace elements act as enzyme cofactors, regulating immune signaling molecules.
  • Amino acids are crucial for protein synthesis and modulate immune cell functions.
  • Fatty acids exhibit anti-inflammatory properties by downregulating MHC expression and inflammatory cytokines.

Conclusions:

  • All dietary components are integral to immune system development and function.
  • Knowledge of these interactions is essential for developing novel immune therapies and drugs.