Infections are in the headlines.
From common colds and flu to the larger issue
that is all over the news 24/7, infections got our interest.
While a resolution to “the” infection is being sought, working to ensure
that Burlington and Hamilton immune systems are at their optimum
to deal with and ward off what infections it can is a worthy effort. Burlington and Hamilton chiropractic patients certainly
know about the beneficial aspects of
vitamins C and D. Nutrition is an integral part of health and chiropractic treatment plan. Spinal Care Clinic presents
their benefits to a healthy immune system and
some new medical research studies to support them.
VITAMIN C TO REDUCE INFLAMMATION
When the risk of infection is elevated, we
all look for prevention
and treatment options whose risk of side-effects is minimal.
In comes vitamin C. Vitamin C is a potent
anti-oxidant particularly when acquired intravenously.
Its potential effect is that of reducing
inflammation in the lungs. Vitamin C is written to have antiviral properties,
too. (1) L-ascorbic acid of vitamin C is a well-known
anti-viral agent, one of the better known ones, especially
when facing the influenza virus. Starting it
early on in an infection, vitamin C showed anti-viral immune
responses as it raised the production of the anti-viral
cytokine, interferon-α/β. (2) Vitamin C is really influential! Spinal Care Clinic encourages use of vitamin C.
VITAMIN D TO REDUCE INFECTION RISK
An influential research paper in Nutrients reports
that options to reduce infection spread are in demand and states
vitamin D as a viable option. Vitamin D reduces the risk of respiratory
tract infection. How? It makes
cathelicidins and defensins which can drop replication rates of viruses,
decrease pro-inflammatory cytokines that inflame and harm
the lining of the lungs, and raise anti-inflammatory
cytokines. Vitamin D supplementation may be useful to reduce
respiratory tract infection risk. How? Researchers suggested
that persons at-risk of infection ingest 10,000 IU a day
of vitamin D3 for a few weeks to get the
25(OH)D concentrations up first then taking
5000 IU per day. If someone has an infection currently,
higher doses of vitamin D3 may be useful. (3) Vitamin D is quite
influential!
…ADD NUTRITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE PLAN
The published data is there to be influential when
it comes to making recommendations for health.
Much has been published in the medical literature about the
importance of nutrition and the immune
system’s optimal function. Vitamins A, B6, B12, C, D, E, and folate (B9)
along with trace elements like iron, copper, zinc, magnesium, and selenium also are
important contributors to a robust immune system that can change
as needed to various threats. Deficiencies of many of these nutrients
is global, leaving many not capable of resisting infections. Authors wrote particularly
that Vitamin D deficiency contributed to heightened
risk for respiratory infection. Several research papers noted
that vitamin D supplementation decreased the risk of such infections
in kids and adults. With such information, authors of
a recent review of the literature about vitamins and immunity and
respiratory infections said that they strongly encourage
public health officials to integrate nutritional
recommendations – even consuming more than the “recommended dietary allowance” (RDA) within recommended upper safety
limits for specific vitamins like C and D - to their catalog
of guidelines to enhance public health and limit
the effects of seasonal and other such viruses. (4)
CONTACT Spinal Care Clinic
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with Dr. James Cox about chiropractic care and the immune system on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael
Johnson.
Schedule your Burlington and Hamilton chiropractic appointment
with [[compayname]] today. Having a strong immune system may be the paramount offense against infection as no one wants
to live with infection 24/7! Go vitamin C! Go vitamin D! Burlington and Hamilton
chiropractic care incorporates nutrition, exercise and
spinal manipulation to care for our Burlington and Hamilton
chiropractic patients, family and friends.