Zinc Supplementation Immune Support Meta-Analysis Evidence Table

Structured evidence table for Zinc Supplementation Immune Support Meta-Analysis, generated from 2 reusable source documents in the Migaku knowledge base.

topicclaimevidence levelcitationsource
Zinc Supplementation Immune Support Meta-AnalysisThese immunological changes significantly contribute to increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs among older adults ().1Li Die (2026)Effects of micronutrient supplementation on immune function in older adults: a meta-analysis
Zinc Supplementation Immune Support Meta-AnalysisFurthermore, immunosenescence is exacerbated by poor nutrition, particularly micronutrient deficiencies, which are common in the elderly due to reduced food intake, metabolic changes, and disease ().1Li Die (2026)Effects of micronutrient supplementation on immune function in older adults: a meta-analysis
Zinc Supplementation Immune Support Meta-AnalysisDeficiencies in these nutrients have been linked to weakened immune function, elevated inflammation, and increased susceptibility to diseases (–).1Li Die (2026)Effects of micronutrient supplementation on immune function in older adults: a meta-analysis
Zinc Supplementation Immune Support Meta-Analysis1 2 3 4 5 Immunosenescence is the gradual deterioration of the immune system that occurs with biological aging ().1Li Die (2026)Effects of micronutrient supplementation on immune function in older adults: a meta-analysis
Zinc Supplementation Immune Support Meta-Analysis1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 More than two billion people are at risk of micronutrient deficiencies, which often involve multiple, rather than single, nutrients [,].4Muacevic Alexander (2026)A to Z of Health: An Evidence-Based Narrative Review of Multivitamin-Multimineral and Nutraceutical Supplementation
Zinc Supplementation Immune Support Meta-AnalysisThey are widely used to help individuals meet their daily nutrient requirements, support overall health, and address increased nutritional needs associated with pregnancy, aging, and illness.4Muacevic Alexander (2026)A to Z of Health: An Evidence-Based Narrative Review of Multivitamin-Multimineral and Nutraceutical Supplementation
Zinc Supplementation Immune Support Meta-AnalysisAccording to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, MVM use in the USA increased from 35% in 1999-2000 [] to 49-52% between 2011 and 2014, with higher usage among women than men [-].4Muacevic Alexander (2026)A to Z of Health: An Evidence-Based Narrative Review of Multivitamin-Multimineral and Nutraceutical Supplementation
Zinc Supplementation Immune Support Meta-AnalysisThe most common deficiencies include vitamin A, folic acid, vitamin D, iron, iodine, and zinc, especially among children and women in low- and middle-income countries [-].4Muacevic Alexander (2026)A to Z of Health: An Evidence-Based Narrative Review of Multivitamin-Multimineral and Nutraceutical Supplementation
topicZinc Supplementation Immune Support Meta-Analysis
claimThese immunological changes significantly contribute to increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs among older adults ().
evidence level1
citationLi Die (2026)
sourceEffects of micronutrient supplementation on immune function in older adults: a meta-analysis
topicZinc Supplementation Immune Support Meta-Analysis
claimFurthermore, immunosenescence is exacerbated by poor nutrition, particularly micronutrient deficiencies, which are common in the elderly due to reduced food intake, metabolic changes, and disease ().
evidence level1
citationLi Die (2026)
sourceEffects of micronutrient supplementation on immune function in older adults: a meta-analysis
topicZinc Supplementation Immune Support Meta-Analysis
claimDeficiencies in these nutrients have been linked to weakened immune function, elevated inflammation, and increased susceptibility to diseases (–).
evidence level1
citationLi Die (2026)
sourceEffects of micronutrient supplementation on immune function in older adults: a meta-analysis
topicZinc Supplementation Immune Support Meta-Analysis
claim1 2 3 4 5 Immunosenescence is the gradual deterioration of the immune system that occurs with biological aging ().
evidence level1
citationLi Die (2026)
sourceEffects of micronutrient supplementation on immune function in older adults: a meta-analysis
topicZinc Supplementation Immune Support Meta-Analysis
claim1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 More than two billion people are at risk of micronutrient deficiencies, which often involve multiple, rather than single, nutrients [,].
evidence level4
citationMuacevic Alexander (2026)
sourceA to Z of Health: An Evidence-Based Narrative Review of Multivitamin-Multimineral and Nutraceutical Supplementation
topicZinc Supplementation Immune Support Meta-Analysis
claimThey are widely used to help individuals meet their daily nutrient requirements, support overall health, and address increased nutritional needs associated with pregnancy, aging, and illness.
evidence level4
citationMuacevic Alexander (2026)
sourceA to Z of Health: An Evidence-Based Narrative Review of Multivitamin-Multimineral and Nutraceutical Supplementation
topicZinc Supplementation Immune Support Meta-Analysis
claimAccording to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, MVM use in the USA increased from 35% in 1999-2000 [] to 49-52% between 2011 and 2014, with higher usage among women than men [-].
evidence level4
citationMuacevic Alexander (2026)
sourceA to Z of Health: An Evidence-Based Narrative Review of Multivitamin-Multimineral and Nutraceutical Supplementation
topicZinc Supplementation Immune Support Meta-Analysis
claimThe most common deficiencies include vitamin A, folic acid, vitamin D, iron, iodine, and zinc, especially among children and women in low- and middle-income countries [-].
evidence level4
citationMuacevic Alexander (2026)
sourceA to Z of Health: An Evidence-Based Narrative Review of Multivitamin-Multimineral and Nutraceutical Supplementation

Source documents

  1. Effects of micronutrient supplementation on immune function in older adults: a meta-analysis
  2. A to Z of Health: An Evidence-Based Narrative Review of Multivitamin-Multimineral and Nutraceutical Supplementation