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CellWell record HH-78270

Effects of micronutrient supplementation on immune function in older adults: a meta-analysis

Die Li; Ting Wang; Lei Xiao; Kun Li

2026

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A meta-analysis of nine randomised trials in older adults found micronutrient supplementation improved immune function overall (standardised mean difference 0.14), with vitamin D lowering inflammation and vitamin E showing the largest effect on cellular immunity.

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