Zinc is involved in the immune system’s functioning properly
Zinc deficiency impairs both innate and acquired immunity
It leads to a reduction in the activity of NK cells, reduces the chemotaxis and phagocytosis processes, as well as the activity of granulocytes, monocytes and macrophages.
Acquired immunodeficiency disorder manifests itself in the functioning and maturation of T and B cells
it is believed that zinc supplementation, when strictly controlled,can be used in the treatment of autoimmune diseases