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Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive, inflammatory airway disorder characterized by a gradual decline in lung function and increased oxidative stress. Both oxidative stress and inflammation are central to its pathophysiology, with trace elements such as zinc, copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, selenium, and calcium playing key roles in various cellular processes. Objective: This article reviews the role of trace elements in COPD, focusing on their involvement in disease pathogenesis and their therapeutic potential. Specifically, we examine the effects of zinc, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, selenium, and calcium in COPD. Methods: We performed a comprehensive narrative review of the literature across databases including PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar, identifying studies that explore the therapeutic effects of trace elements in COPD. The studies included in the review consisted of cohort analyses, randomized controlled trials, and clinical investigations. Results: Zinc, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, selenium, and calcium are critical to both the pathophysiology and management of COPD. These trace elements contribute to the regulation of inflammation, the modulation of oxidative stress, and the maintenance of lung function. Zinc and copper, for instance, reduce oxidative stress and modulate immune responses, while iron is essential for oxygen transport. Magnesium, manganese, selenium, and calcium are vital for muscle function, respiratory performance, reducing inflammation, and improving pulmonary function. Conclusions: The minerals zinc, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, selenium, and calcium may contribute to beneficial effects as part of the standard therapeutic management of COPD. Maintaining optimal levels of these trace elements may support the regulation of inflammatory processes, a reduction in oxidative stress, and an improvement in the pulmonary function. However, further clinical research is necessary to confirm their efficacy and establish safe dosage recommendations in COPD treatment.
Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive, inflammatory airway disorder characterized by a gradual decline in lung function and increased oxidative stress. Both oxidative stress and inflammation are central to its pathophysiology, with trace elements such as zinc, copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, selenium, and calcium playing key roles in various cellular processes. Objective: This article reviews the role of trace elements in COPD, focusing on their involvement in disease pathogenesis and their therapeutic potential. Specifically, we examine the effects of zinc, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, selenium, and calcium in COPD. Methods: We performed a comprehensive narrative review of the literature across databases including PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar, identifying studies that explore the therapeutic effects of trace elements in COPD. The studies included in the review consisted of cohort analyses, randomized controlled trials, and clinical investigations. Results: Zinc, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, selenium, and calcium are critical to both the pathophysiology and management of COPD. These trace elements contribute to the regulation of inflammation, the modulation of oxidative stress, and the maintenance of lung function. Zinc and copper, for instance, reduce oxidative stress and modulate immune responses, while iron is essential for oxygen transport. Magnesium, manganese, selenium, and calcium are vital for muscle function, respiratory performance, reducing inflammation, and improving pulmonary function. Conclusions: The minerals zinc, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, selenium, and calcium may contribute to beneficial effects as part of the standard therapeutic management of COPD. Maintaining optimal levels of these trace elements may support the regulation of inflammatory processes, a reduction in oxidative stress, and an improvement in the pulmonary function. However, further clinical research is necessary to confirm their efficacy and establish safe dosage recommendations in COPD treatment.
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