Micronutrients like selenium aren’t so “micro”
when you consider their power! The nutrients like vitamin C and
D and B get much of the notice, but
researchers keep unraveling the power of the
micronutrients. Selenium’s benefit – at least one benefit
– lies in its anti-inflammatory capacity.
Satterwhite Chiropractic presents selenium’s latest research support for
our Oxford chiropractic patients’ consideration in
light of any inflammatory issues they may be dealing with (ie, disc herniation, Oxford back pain, neck pain,
leg pain, arm pain, etc.).
THE IMPORTANT ROLE OF MICRONUTRIENTS
Vitamins and trace elements are micronutrients that maintain
the health of organisms like us humans.
These micronutrients are active! 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 singular
micronutrient leads to disorders associated with the cardiovascular or neurodegenerative systems. Researchers warn
that older folks need to be really careful as they are more susceptible
to problems due to diet and such. The deficiency of micronutrients is demonstrated
to possess an indirect effect on the genome even and reduce
antioxidant enzymes and reduce the efficiency of defense against
free radicals. More such 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 Oxford chiropractic nutrition tip.
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY EFFECT - CARDIOVASULAR, VASCULAR, BOWEL
DISEASE
Of note, selenium deficiency especially
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 getting down to the cellular level where the words
are even more strange to our everyday language!)
Selenium as a key micronutrient for health that protects
the body from oxidative stress that builds up over time particularly
in older folks. (2) Selenium deficiency also has a harmful
impact on vascular disease because inflammation intensifies
vascular disease. MicroRNA (miRNA) can have an effect on
inflammation in a variety of ways. A selenium deficiency can affect
miRNA’s expression by stimulating inflammation. (3) Stimulating
inflammation is not what Satterwhite Chiropractic or our Oxford chiropractic
patients want! Selenium together with zinc are a couple of the most important micronutrients exhibiting
significant anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Studies have demonstrated
that they are crucial in inflammatory bowel disease. (4)
Satterwhite Chiropractic discusses about the role of inflammation in Oxford
back pain and other spine pain conditions. Maintaining the body’s proper
balance of the proper vitamins
and micronutrients to maximally address such inflammatory issues is important
to the health of our Oxford patients.
CONTACT Satterwhite Chiropractic
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. James Cox on The
Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he explains
inflammation’s effect on the body and how
spinal manipulation via The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management
incorporation may help by interrupting
the inflammatory process.
Schedule your Oxford chiropractic appointment
today. No pain issue you experience is “micro” nor
are any of the vital vitamins and micronutrients your body requires
to function its best! You and Satterwhite Chiropractic can discuss inflammation more at your
next chiropractic visit!