The skin requires a range of nutrients for growth and protection against local infections and injuries. Evidence suggests, however, that patients with inflammatory skin diseases such as psoriasis, atopic eczema, and patchy hair loss often have deficiencies in minerals like zinc, selenium, and iron. Elevated levels of copper, which should be balanced with zinc, have also been observed, and these findings are reported in a new meta-analysis published in Nutrition Reviews.

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a common gynecological infection that results in a considerable number of sick days and costs society a lot of money. In severe cases, the condition may lead to chronic pain and even sterility if it is not treated in time. There are different things that can cause the infection, and the diet plays key role in supporting the immune defense. Here, magnesium deficiency, which is quite common, appears to increase the risk, especially among older women, according to a study that is published in Frontiers in Nutrition.