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[Immunosenescence, viral infections and nutrition: A narrative review of scientific available evidence]. / Inmunosenescencia, infecciones virales y nutrición: revisión narrativa de la evidencia científica disponible.
Lutz, Mariane; Arancibia, Marcelo; Papuzinski, Cristian; Stojanova, Jana.
  • Lutz M; Centro Interdisciplinario de Estudios en Salud (CIESAL), Universidad de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile; Escuela de Medicina, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Valparaíso, Reñaca, Viña del Mar, Chile. Electronic address: mariane.lutz@uv.cl.
  • Arancibia M; Centro Interdisciplinario de Estudios en Salud (CIESAL), Universidad de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile; Escuela de Medicina, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Valparaíso, Reñaca, Viña del Mar, Chile.
  • Papuzinski C; Escuela de Medicina, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Valparaíso, Reñaca, Viña del Mar, Chile.
  • Stojanova J; Centro Interdisciplinario de Estudios en Salud (CIESAL), Universidad de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile; Escuela de Medicina, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Valparaíso, Reñaca, Viña del Mar, Chile.
Rev Esp Geriatr Gerontol ; 57(1): 33-38, 2022.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1537014
ABSTRACT
Aging of the immune system, or immunosenescence, alters the viral immune response in the elderly, especially when frailty exists. Research findings have demonstrated an imbalance in pro- and anti-inflammatory mechanisms, reduced production and diversification of T lymphocytes, and an alteration in immunovigilance and antibody synthesis. In this context, nutrition has a role in combating sarcopenia and frailty. Some food components that contribute to immune-competence are protein, vitamin D, n-3 fatty acids, antioxidant vitamins (vitamins C and E), zinc, selenium and iron. In times of a pandemic, nutritional recommendations for immune-competence in the elderly should be based on clinical studies. In this article, immunosenescence and its relationship to nutrition are addressed, including interventions studied in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Virus Diseases / Immunosenescence / COVID-19 Type of study: Prognostic study / Reviews Limits: Aged / Humans Language: Spanish Journal: Rev Esp Geriatr Gerontol Year: 2022 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Virus Diseases / Immunosenescence / COVID-19 Type of study: Prognostic study / Reviews Limits: Aged / Humans Language: Spanish Journal: Rev Esp Geriatr Gerontol Year: 2022 Document Type: Article