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 attention.
While an answer to “the” infection is being sought, making sure
that West Palm Beach immune systems are at their optimal level
to fight and fight off what infections it can is worth
the effort. West Palm Beach chiropractic patients surely
know about the beneficial aspects of
vitamins C and D. Nutrition is an integral part of health and chiropractic treatment plan. Chiropractic Care presents
their benefits to a healthy immune system with
some notable medical research studies to support them.
VITAMIN C TO REDUCE INFLAMMATION
When the risk of infection is high, we
all want options for prevention and treatment whose risk of side-effects is minimal.
In comes vitamin C. Vitamin C is a potent
anti-oxidant especially 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 familiar
anti-viral agent, one of the better known ones, especially
when dealing with the influenza virus. Starting it
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 quite influential! Chiropractic Care 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 produces
cathelicidins and defensins which can lower replication rates of viruses,
reduce pro-inflammatory cytokines that inflame and harm
the lining of the lungs, and increase anti-inflammatory
cytokines. Vitamin D supplementation may be useful to reduce
respiratory tract infection risk. How? Researchers suggested
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.
A lot 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 robust immune system that can adapt to various threats. Deficiencies of many of these nutrients
is global, leaving many unable to
resist infections. Authors wrote specifically
that Vitamin D deficiency contributed to increased
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 stated 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 ones like C and D - to their list
of guidelines to enhance public health and restrict
the effects of seasonal and other such viruses. (4)
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with Dr. James Cox about chiropractic care and the immune system on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael
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Schedule your West Palm Beach chiropractic appointment
with [[compayname]] today. Building 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! West Palm Beach
chiropractic care features nutrition, exercise and
spinal manipulation to take care of our West Palm Beach
chiropractic patients, family and friends.