Author(s) Details:
Gangaram Bhadarge
Department of Biochemistry, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha-442001, India.
Nandkishor Bankar
Datta Meghe Medical College, Nagpur, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, India.
Sudhir Singh
Datta Meghe Medical College, Nagpur, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, India.
This section is a part of the chapter: Serum Zinc and Vitamin A Levels in Tuberculosis Patients: A Comprehensive Study
Zinc plays a vital role in maintaining a healthy immune system. Deficiency in zinc can weaken immune functions, including reduced ability to fight infections like tuberculosis (TB). It affects the body’s ability to metabolize vitamin A, which is important for TB treatment, and also damages lung tissues during inflammation. Zinc deficiency has been linked to lower zinc levels in patients with TB, particularly in children, and can worsen the progression of the disease. Zinc supplementation may help improve immune function and support recovery in people with TB, particularly in lung infections.
How to Cite
Bhadarge, G. ., Bankar, N. ., & Singh, S. . (2025). Serum Zinc and Vitamin A Levels in Tuberculosis Patients: A Comprehensive Study. Pharmaceutical Science: New Insights and Developments Vol. 4, 39–45. https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/psnid/v4/4715