Micronutrients like selenium are not so “micro”
when you consider their power! The nutrients like vitamin C and
D and B get a lot of the attention, but
researchers continue to unravel the power of the
micronutrients. Selenium’s benefit – at least one benefit
– rests in its anti-inflammatory ability.
Cross Chiropractic Center shares selenium’s latest research support for
our Sandy Springs chiropractic patients’ consideration regarding any inflammatory issues they may be
experiencing (ie, disc herniation, Sandy Springs 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 key
to every biochemical/cellular process in the body: heart and brain functions, immune responses, antioxidant
defense sequences. Long-term deficiency of any one
micronutrient leads to disorders related to the neurodegenerative
or cardiovascular 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 possess an indirect impact on the genome even and slow
antioxidant enzymes and reduce the efficiency of defense against
free radicals. More such 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 Sandy Springs chiropractic nutrition tip.
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY EFFECT - CARDIOVASULAR, VASCULAR, BOWEL
DISEASE
Notably, selenium deficiency especially
in the older population was associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. As a matter of
fact, selenium deficiency is independently associated with
cardiovascular disease. It also is associated with elevated circulating
inflammatory markers and affected by the expression of
chemokines, cytokines and sirtuins in peripheral blood mononuclear cells. (Yes,
we’re getting down to the cellular level where the words
are even more strange to our everyday language!)
Selenium as a key micronutrient for health that defends
the body from oxidative stress that accumulates over time especially
in older folks. (2) Selenium deficiency further has a harmful
impact on vascular disease since inflammation stimulates
vascular disease. MicroRNA (miRNA) can have an effect on
inflammation in many ways. A selenium deficiency can affect
miRNA’s expression by promoting inflammation. (3) Stimulating
inflammation is not what Cross Chiropractic Center or our Sandy Springs chiropractic
patients want! Selenium in conjunction with zinc are two of the most important micronutrients having
significant anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Studies have shown
that they are important in inflammatory bowel disease. (4)
Cross Chiropractic Center talks about the role of inflammation in Sandy Springs
back pain and other spine pain conditions. Maintaining the body’s proper
balance of the proper vitamins
and micronutrients to maximally address such inflammatory issues is important
to the health of our Sandy Springs 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
integration may benefit by interrupting
the inflammatory process.
Schedule your Sandy Springs chiropractic appointment
now. No pain issue you experience is “micro” nor
are any of the vital vitamins and micronutrients your body needs
to function its best! You and Cross Chiropractic Center can discuss inflammation further at your
next chiropractic appointment!