Micronutrients like selenium are not so “micro”
when you understand their power! The nutrients like vitamin C and
D and B get a lot of the attention, but
researchers continue to unravel the power of the
micronutrients. Selenium’s advantage – at least one benefit
– rests in its anti-inflammatory capacity.
Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC shares selenium’s latest research support for
our La Grande chiropractic patients’ consideration regarding any inflammatory issues they may be
experiencing (ie, disc herniation, La Grande 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 busy! They are key
to every biochemical/cellular process in the body: heart and brain functions, immune responses, antioxidant
defense routines. Long-term deficiency of any one
micronutrient leads to disorders associated with the cardiovascular or neurodegenerative systems. Researchers warn
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 have an indirect effect on the genome even and reduce
antioxidant enzymes and decrease 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 concentrate on selenium for the sake of
our La Grande chiropractic nutrition tip.
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY EFFECT - CARDIOVASULAR, VASCULAR, BOWEL
DISEASE
Notably, selenium deficiency particularly
in the older population was associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. In
fact, selenium deficiency is independently associated with
cardiovascular disease. It also is linked to elevated circulating
inflammatory markers and influenced by the expression of
chemokines, cytokines and sirtuins in peripheral blood mononuclear cells. (Yes,
we are getting 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 protects
the body from oxidative stress that builds up over time particularly
in older folks. (2) Selenium deficiency also has a harmful
effect on vascular disease as inflammation stimulates
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 Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC or our La Grande chiropractic
patients desire! Selenium along
with zinc are a couple of the most important micronutrients exhibiting
significant anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Studies have shown
that they are crucial in inflammatory bowel disease. (4)
Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC talks about the role of inflammation in La Grande
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 our La Grande
chiropractic patients’ health.
CONTACT Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. James Cox on The
Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he explains
the effects of inflammation on the body and how
spinal manipulation via The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management
incorporation may benefit by disrupting
the inflammatory process.
Schedule your La Grande chiropractic appointment
now. No pain issue you experience is “micro” nor
are any of the vital vitamins and micronutrients your body requires
to function optimally! You and Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC can discuss inflammation more at your
next chiropractic appointment!