KEY POINTS
Multiple studies have documented the beneficial role of zinc in reducing infection in respiratory and gastrointestinal (GI) infection-related morbidity and mortality in children and the elderly.
1 Epidemiological data notwithstanding, studies on the role of selenium supplementation for preventing cancer have largely yielded disappointing results.
2 Moderate to high doses of calcium may actually increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Zinc
3 Present throughout the body…