Evidence supporting the use of: Zinc
For the body system: Peyer’s patches

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 4

Zinc is a trace element with well-established roles in immune function, and its relevance to the Peyer’s patches—lymphoid tissues in the small intestine crucial for gut immunity—is supported by scientific research. Zinc is vital for the development and function of immune cells, including those found within Peyer’s patches, such as B cells, T cells, and antigen-presenting cells. Several animal studies have shown that zinc deficiency impairs the structure and immune activity of Peyer’s patches, leading to reduced production of immunoglobulin A (IgA), a key antibody in mucosal immunity (Krebs, 2000). Supplementation in zinc-deficient models restores the size and function of Peyer’s patches, supporting their role in gut-associated lymphoid tissue and mucosal immunity. Human studies, while more limited, suggest that adequate zinc status is important for maintaining immune responses at mucosal surfaces, although direct studies on Peyer’s patches in humans are scarce. Overall, scientific evidence justifies the use of zinc for general immune support, including mucosal immune tissues like Peyer’s patches, though more targeted clinical research would further clarify its specific effects.

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