Infections are in the news.
From run-of-the-mill colds and flu to the larger issue
that is all over the news 24/7, infections got our attention.
While an answer to “the” infection is being sought, making sure
that Murfreesboro immune systems are at their optimum
to fight and fight off what infections it can is worth
the effort. Murfreesboro chiropractic patients certainly
understand the benefits of
vitamins C and D. Nutrition is an integral part of health and chiropractic treatment plan. Most Chiropractic Clinic presents
their benefits to a healthy immune system as well as
some new medical research studies to back them
up.
VITAMIN C TO REDUCE INFLAMMATION
When the risk of infection is great, we
all want prevention
and treatment options whose risk of side-effects is low.
In comes vitamin C. Vitamin C is a potent
anti-oxidant particularly when acquired intravenously.
Its likely effect is that of lowering
inflammation in the lungs. Vitamin C is written to have antiviral properties as well. (1) L-ascorbic acid of vitamin C is a recognized
anti-viral agent, one of the better known ones, especially
when dealing with the influenza virus. Taken
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 quite influential! Most Chiropractic 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 decreases 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 injure
the lining of the lungs, and multiply anti-inflammatory
cytokines. Vitamin D supplementation may be useful to reduce
respiratory tract infection risk. How? Researchers recommended
that persons at-risk of infection take 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 a day. If someone has an infection already,
higher doses of vitamin D3 may be helpful. (3) Vitamin D is really
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 zinc, iron,
magnesium, copper, and selenium also are
important contributors to a strong immune system that can change
as needed to various threats. Deficiencies of many of these nutrients
is worldwide, leaving many not capable of resisting infections. Authors wrote specifically
that Vitamin D deficiency added 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 new review of the literature about vitamins and immunity and
respiratory infections said that they strongly encourage
public health officials to incorporate 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 enrich public health and curb
the effects of seasonal and other such viruses. (4)
CONTACT Most Chiropractic Clinic
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. James Cox about chiropractic care and the immune system on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael
Johnson.
Schedule your Murfreesboro chiropractic appointment
with [[compayname]] today. Building a strong immune system may be the best offense against infection as no one wants
to live with infection 24/7! Go vitamin C! Go vitamin D! Murfreesboro
chiropractic care includes nutrition, exercise and
spinal manipulation to take care of our Murfreesboro
chiropractic patients, family and friends.