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 worked
on, working to make sure
that Manahawkin immune systems are at their optimum
to fight and fight off what infections it can is worth
the effort. Manahawkin chiropractic patients certainly
understand the beneficial aspects of
vitamins C and D. Nutrition is an integral part of health and chiropractic treatment plan. Manahawkin Chiropractic Center shares
their advantages to a healthy immune system and
some notable medical research studies to support them.
VITAMIN C TO REDUCE INFLAMMATION
When the risk of infection is high, we
all want prevention
and treatment options whose risk of side-effects is small.
In comes vitamin C. Vitamin C is a potent
anti-oxidant particularly when acquired intravenously.
Its likely 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 more well known ones, particularly
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! Manahawkin Chiropractic Center 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 presents
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 injure
the lining of the lungs, and raise anti-inflammatory
cytokines. Vitamin D supplementation may be helpful 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 raise the 25(OH)D concentrations first then consuming
5000 IU a day. If someone has an infection already,
higher doses of vitamin D3 may be useful. (3) Vitamin D is quite
influential!
…ADD NUTRITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE PLAN
The published data is there to be influential in recommendation decision making.
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 global, leaving many unable to
resist infections. Authors wrote specifically
that Vitamin D deficiency added to heightened
risk for respiratory infection. Several research papers mentioned
that vitamin D supplementation decreased the risk of such infections
in adults and children. 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 vitamins like C and D - to their list
of guidelines to enhance public health and limit
the effects of seasonal and other such viruses. (4)
CONTACT Manahawkin 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 Manahawkin chiropractic appointment
with [[compayname]] today. Having a strong immune system may be the top offense against infection as no one likes living with infection 24/7! Go vitamin C! Go vitamin D! Manahawkin
chiropractic care incorporates nutrition, exercise and
spinal manipulation to care for our Manahawkin
chiropractic patients, family and friends.