Micronutrients like selenium are not so “micro”
when you understand their power! The nutrients like vitamin C and
D and B get a lot of the notice, but
researchers continue to unravel the power of the
micronutrients. Selenium’s advantage – at least one benefit
– rests in its anti-inflammatory capacity.
Spinal Care Clinic shares selenium’s latest research support for
our Burlington and Hamilton chiropractic patients’ consideration regarding any inflammatory issues they may have (ie, disc herniation, Burlington and Hamilton back pain, neck pain,
leg pain, arm pain, etc.).
THE IMPORTANT ROLE OF MICRONUTRIENTS
Vitamins and trace elements are micronutrients that keep organisms like us humans healthy.
These micronutrients are active! They are vital
to every biochemical/cellular process in the body: heart and brain functions, immune responses, antioxidant
defense routines. Long-term deficiency of any singular
micronutrient leads to disorders related to the cardiovascular or neurodegenerative systems. Researchers share
that older folks need to be really careful as they are more prone
to problems due to diet and such. The deficiency of micronutrients is shown
to have an indirect effect on the genome even and slow
antioxidant enzymes and decrease the efficiency of defense against
free radicals. The more there is of this type of damage,
the faster the process of aging of cells and the greated
the risk of pathological processes like cancer. (1) In this discussion,
we are|we’re]33] going to concentrate on selenium for the sake of
our Burlington and Hamilton chiropractic nutrition tip.
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY EFFECT - CARDIOVASULAR, VASCULAR, BOWEL
DISEASE
Of note, selenium deficiency especially
in the elder population was associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. In
fact, selenium deficiency is independently linked to
cardiovascular disease. It also is linked to elevated circulating
inflammatory markers and influenced by the expression of
chemokines, cytokines and sirtuins in peripheral blood mononuclear cells. (Yes,
we’re going down to the cellular level where the terms
are even more strange to our day-to-day language!)
Selenium as a vital micronutrient for health that defends
the body from oxidative stress that builds up over time especially
in older folks. (2) Selenium deficiency further has a detrimental
impact on vascular disease since inflammation intensifies
vascular disease. MicroRNA (miRNA) can influence
inflammation in a variety of ways. A selenium deficiency can affect
miRNA’s expression by promoting inflammation. (3) Stimulating
inflammation is not what Spinal Care Clinic or our Burlington and Hamilton chiropractic
patients want! Selenium together with zinc are two of the most important micronutrients possessing
significant anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Studies have demonstrated
that they are important in inflammatory bowel disease. (4)
Spinal Care Clinic talks about the role of inflammation in Burlington and Hamilton
back pain and other spine pain conditions. Keeping the body equipped with the right vitamins
and micronutrients to maximally address such inflammatory issues is critical
to the health of our Burlington and Hamilton patients.
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Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. James Cox on The
Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he explains
inflammation’s effect on the body and how
spinal manipulation via The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management
incorporation may help by interrupting
the inflammatory process.
Schedule your Burlington and Hamilton chiropractic appointment
soon. No pain issue you experience is “micro” nor
are any of the vital vitamins and micronutrients your body requires
to function its best! You and Spinal Care Clinic can chat
more about inflammation at your
next chiropractic visit!