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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Nutrition Knowledge – Supplemental Information

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At the time of this writing, we are participating in a “Stay-At-Home” order for our health. Hopefully, when we have been sick in the past, we have practiced our own version of staying at home and staying away from others. Because we encounter many germs each day, the best way to stay our healthiest is to be equipped to “fight” off invaders. Unless we have an immune-compromising condition, our immune system, when healthy, works to “fight” off invaders that we encounter.

While I am a huge proponent of getting our nutrients from food, I am also realistic that there are times and factors that influence our need to add additional sources of certain nutrients to our routine to keep us healthy.

  • Vitamin C has long been known to help support our immune system while we are fighting off an infection. At the first sign of a cold or flu, many health professionals recommend taking Vitamin C in addition to eating foods high in vitamin C. Liposomal Vit C is absorbed at a much better rate without digestive upset.
  • Vitamin D is very well documented to modulate the innate and adaptive immune responses in our body. Deficiency in vitamin D is associated with an increased susceptibility to infection. In northern climates, it is difficult to get enough sun exposure to synthesize vitamin D. Supplementing with liquid Vitamin D and K2, combined, maximizes absorption.
  • Zinc has long been recognized as important for helping us during the “fight.” There are many forms of zinc as a supplement, sulfate and picolinate are the most common. Zinc is effective in helping break down viruses. It is best absorbed when taken with quercetin, so take your zinc when you are eating an apple.

Stay healthy by taking charge of your own immune system and supporting its ability to “fight” when it needs to. If you think you have any symptoms of COVID-19, call your health professional.

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Patty Minta, RD, LDN
Patty Minta, RD, LDNhttps://nourishednestedandblessed.com/
Patty Minta is a Registered & Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist. Visit her website for links, nutrition info and tips at www.nourishednestedandblessed.com.

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