Micronutrients like selenium are not so “micro”
when you understand their power! The nutrients like vitamin C and
D and B get much of the notice, but
researchers continue to unravel the power of the
micronutrients. Selenium’s benefit – at least one of them
– rests in its anti-inflammatory ability.
The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR presents selenium’s latest research support for
our Colorado Springs chiropractic patients’ consideration regarding any inflammatory issues they may be
experiencing (ie, disc herniation, Colorado 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 integral
to every cellular/biochemical process in the body: heart and brain functions, immune responses, antioxidant
defense sequences. Long-term deficiency of any singular
micronutrient leads to disorders associated with the neurodegenerative
or cardiovascular systems. Researchers share
that older folks need to be quite careful as they are more prone
to problems due to diet and such. The deficiency of micronutrients is demonstrated
to possess an indirect impact on the genome even and slow
antioxidant enzymes and reduce the efficiency of defense against
free radicals. The more there is of this type of damage,
the faster the aging process of cells and the higher
the risk of pathological processes like cancer. (1) Here,
we are|we’re]33] going to focus on selenium for the sake of
our Colorado Springs chiropractic nutrition talk.
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY EFFECT - CARDIOVASULAR, VASCULAR, BOWEL
DISEASE
Of note, selenium deficiency especially
in the elder population was associated with an
elevated risk of cardiovascular disease. In
fact, selenium deficiency is independently associated with
cardiovascular disease. It also is associated with elevated circulating
inflammatory markers and influenced 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 foreign to our day-to-day language!)
Selenium as a vital micronutrient for health that defends
the body from oxidative stress that builds up over time especially
in older folks. (2) Selenium deficiency further has a harmful
effect on vascular disease since inflammation stimulates
vascular disease. MicroRNA (miRNA) can affect
inflammation in a variety of ways. A selenium deficiency can affect
miRNA’s expression by stimulating inflammation. (3) Stimulating
inflammation is not what The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR or our Colorado Springs chiropractic
patients desire! Selenium together with zinc are two of the most important micronutrients boasting
significant anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Studies have shown
that they are crucial in inflammatory bowel disease. (4)
The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR discusses about the role of inflammation in Colorado Springs
back pain and other spine pain conditions. Keeping the body equipped with the right vitamins
and micronutrients to maximally address such inflammatory issues is important
to the health of our Colorado 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 illustrates
inflammation’s effect on the body and how
spinal manipulation via The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management
incorporation may help by disrupting
the inflammatory process.
Schedule your Colorado Springs chiropractic appointment
soon. No pain issue you have is “micro” nor
are any of the vital vitamins and micronutrients your body requires
to function optimally! You and The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR can discuss inflammation more at your
next chiropractic appointment!