Infections are on the news.
From common colds and flu to the big issue
that is all over the news 24/7, infections got our attention.
While an answer to “the” infection is being worked
on, working to ensure
that Sandy Springs immune systems are at their optimum
to deal with and ward off what infections it can is worth
the effort. Sandy Springs chiropractic patients certainly
understand the beneficial aspects of
vitamins C and D. Nutrition is an integral part of health and chiropractic treatment plan. Cross Chiropractic Center shares
their benefits to a healthy immune system as well as
some new medical research studies to support them.
VITAMIN C TO REDUCE INFLAMMATION
When the risk of infection is elevated, we
all look for options for prevention and treatment whose risk of side-effects is small.
In comes vitamin C. Vitamin C is a powerful
anti-oxidant particularly when acquired intravenously.
Its potential effect is that of decreasing
inflammation in the lungs. Vitamin C is written to have antiviral properties,
too. (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 demonstrated anti-viral immune
responses as it increased the production of the anti-viral
cytokine, interferon-α/β. (2) Vitamin C is really influential! Cross Chiropractic Center encourages use of vitamin C.
VITAMIN D TO REDUCE INFECTION RISK
An influential research paper in Nutrients states
that options to reduce infection spread are in demand and presents
vitamin D as a viable option. Vitamin D reduces respiratory tract infection risk. How? It produces
cathelicidins and defensins which can lower replication rates of viruses,
reduce pro-inflammatory cytokines that inflame and injure
the lining of the lungs, and increase anti-inflammatory
cytokines. Vitamin D supplementation may be useful to decrease
respiratory tract infection risk. How? Researchers suggested
that persons at-risk of infection ingest 10,000 IU per day
of vitamin D3 for a few weeks to raise the 25(OH)D concentrations initially then consuming
5000 IU per day. If someone has an infection currently,
higher doses of vitamin D3 may be helpful. (3) Vitamin D is really
influential!
…ADD NUTRITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE PLAN
The published data is meant 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 are key contributors also to a strong immune system that can change
as needed to various threats. Deficiencies of many of these nutrients
is global, leaving many unable to
resist infections. Authors wrote particularly
that Vitamin D deficiency contributed to heightened
risk for respiratory infection. Several research papers described
that vitamin D supplementation reduced the risk of such infections
in adults and children. 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 add 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 improve public health and limit
the effects of seasonal and other such viruses. (4)
CONTACT Cross Chiropractic Center
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 Sandy Springs chiropractic appointment
with [[compayname]] today. Having 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! Sandy Springs
chiropractic care includes nutrition, exercise and
spinal manipulation to take care of our Sandy Springs
chiropractic patients, family and friends.