Micronutrients like selenium are not so “micro”
when you consider their power! The nutrients like vitamin C and
D and B draw much of the notice, but
researchers continue to unravel the power of the
micronutrients. Selenium’s benefit – at least one benefit
– lies in its anti-inflammatory capacity.
The Novelli Wellness Center shares selenium’s latest research support for
our Buffalo, NY chiropractic patients’ consideration regarding any inflammatory issues they may have (ie, disc herniation, Buffalo, NY 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 busy! They are key
to every biochemical/cellular process in the body: functions
of heart and brain, immune responses, antioxidant
defense sequences. Long-term deficiency of any one
micronutrient leads to disorders related to the cardiovascular or neurodegenerative systems. Researchers warn
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 higher
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 Buffalo, NY chiropractic nutrition talk.
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY EFFECT - CARDIOVASULAR, VASCULAR, BOWEL
DISEASE
Notably, selenium deficiency particularly
in the elder 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 linked to elevated circulating
inflammatory markers and affected by the expression of
chemokines, cytokines and sirtuins in peripheral blood mononuclear cells. (Yes,
we are going down to the cellular level where the terms
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 accumulates over time particularly
in older folks. (2) Selenium deficiency further has a harmful
impact on vascular disease as inflammation intensifies
vascular disease. MicroRNA (miRNA) can influence
inflammation in many ways. A selenium deficiency can affect
miRNA’s expression by stimulating inflammation. (3) Promoting
inflammation is not what The Novelli Wellness Center or our Buffalo, NY chiropractic
patients want! Selenium along
with zinc are a couple of the most important micronutrients having
significant anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Studies have shown
that they are important in inflammatory bowel disease. (4)
The Novelli Wellness Center talks about the role of inflammation in Buffalo, NY
back pain and other spine pain conditions. Keeping the body equipped with the proper vitamins
and micronutrients to maximally address such inflammatory issues is critical
to the health of our Buffalo, NY patients.
CONTACT The Novelli Wellness Center
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. James Cox on The
Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he illustrates
the effects of inflammation 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 Buffalo, NY 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 The Novelli Wellness Center can discuss inflammation more at your
next chiropractic appointment!