Infections are in the headlines.
From run-of-the-mill colds and flu to the big issue
that is all over the news 24/7, infections have our interest.
While a solution to “the” infection is being worked
on, working to make sure
that Fort Wayne immune systems are at their optimal level
to fight and fight off what infections it can is a worthy effort. Fort Wayne chiropractic patients certainly
grasp the beneficial aspects of
vitamins C and D. Nutrition is an integral part of health and chiropractic treatment plan. Aaron Chiropractic Clinic shares
their advantages to a healthy immune system with
some notable medical research studies to back them
up.
VITAMIN C TO REDUCE INFLAMMATION
When the risk of infection is elevated, we
all want prevention
and treatment options whose risk of side-effects is small.
In comes vitamin C. Vitamin C is a powerful
anti-oxidant especially when taken intravenously.
Its likely effect is that of decreasing
inflammation in the lungs. Vitamin C is written to have antiviral properties as well. (1) L-ascorbic acid of vitamin C is a well-known
anti-viral agent, one of the more well known ones, especially
when dealing with the influenza virus. Starting it
early on in an infection, vitamin C showed anti-viral immune
responses as it increased the production of the anti-viral
cytokine, interferon-α/β. (2) Vitamin C is really influential! Aaron Chiropractic Clinic encourages use of vitamin C.
VITAMIN D TO REDUCE INFECTION RISK
An influential research paper in Nutrients reports
that options to drop infection spread are in demand and states
vitamin D as a viable option. Vitamin D decreases respiratory tract infection risk. How? It makes
cathelicidins and defensins which can lower replication rates of viruses,
decrease pro-inflammatory cytokines that inflame and harm
the lining of the lungs, and increase anti-inflammatory
cytokines. Vitamin D supplementation may be helpful to reduce
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 get the
25(OH)D concentrations up initially then consuming
5000 IU per day. If someone has an infection currently,
higher doses of vitamin D3 may be useful. (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 optimal functioning of the immune system. Vitamins A, B6, B12, C, D, E, and folate (B9)
along with trace elements like iron, copper, zinc, magnesium, and selenium also are
important contributors to a robust immune system that can change
as needed to various threats. Deficiencies of many of these nutrients
is worldwide, leaving many unable to
resist infections. Authors wrote specifically
that Vitamin D deficiency added 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 new review of the literature about vitamins and immunity and
respiratory infections said that they strongly urge
public health officials to incorporate nutritional
recommendations – even taking 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 better public health and restrict
the effects of seasonal and other such viruses. (4)
CONTACT Aaron 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 Fort Wayne 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! Fort Wayne
chiropractic care incorporates nutrition, exercise and
spinal manipulation to take care of our Fort Wayne
chiropractic patients, family and friends.