Vitamin B − 6 deficiency impairs interleukin 2 production and lymphocyte proliferation in elderly adults

1991/05/01 by SN Meydani, JD Ribaya-Mercado, J D Ribaya-Mercado +6 · 1 voice · 3 citations
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Medicine · #Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases #Inflammasome and immune disorders #Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment

paper · doi:10.1093/ajcn/53.5.1275

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Discussions

• In this landmark study, researchers found that elderly subjects with low B6 status showed significant reduction in immune cell function—specifically the cells that help fight infections and disease. [bsky, 0 points, 1 comments]