Largo Chiropractic Nutrition Plan for Osteoporosis & Osteoarthritis
Nutrition. Good nutrition is a good foundation for a healthy body. In our Largo chiropractic practice, we consult with patients who have conditions like osteoporosis and osteoarthritis that develop over time. Their potential prevention and treatment are foundationally embedded in early-life nutrition practices that are supported and/or enhanced throughout life. Hollstrom & Associates Inc shares recent research on the significance of vitamins A, C and D along with glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate for bones and joints and overall health.
HEALTHY CELLS, CARTILAGE, & BONE PREVENT DISEASES LIKE OSTEOPOROSIS & OSTEOARTHRITIS
Optimal nutrition status guards the body and keeps it strong and healthy. Research has demonstrated the advantages of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate in slowing osteoarthritis of the knee. Researchers now plan to explore how nutrients, vitamins, antioxidants and other natural components in a normal diet may help. (1) Optimal bone and cartilage metabolism defends against issues like osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) controls bone and cartilage metabolism at the cellular level – even into the nucleus of the cell – of osteoblasts and chondrocytes. (2) The metabolism of articular cartilage depends on chondroprotectors (CPs) that influence the regeneration of cartilage surfaces and joint capsules. In osteoarthritis and low back pain, loss of chondroitin sulfate and hyaline cartilage is seen. Some methods to alleviate this situation involved injections of CPs. (3) Other approaches incorporated oral supplementation as diet is not often a basis for these CPs. Oral supplementation is also a preferred way to boost vitamin D levels as low levels of vitamin D are understood to be contributors to issues like osteoporosis, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, some cancer types, and overweight/obese status. Vitamin D is essential, but its natural sources like fatty fish and eggs are not usually part of most people’s daily diets. In Spain, at least half of the population is lacking vitamin D. Researchers suggested that Spain find a way to urge people to eat eggs to reduce the vitamin D deficiency and fend off future diseases. (4) It’s particularly critical for those who have a mix of issues - osteoporosis, vitamin D deficiency and high fracture/fall risk – to maintain their supplementation of vitamin D. (5) Feeding yourself goes so far beyond just feeding your stomach and pleasing your cravings! The food you eat and the supplements you ingest keep your body functioning, healthy and strong.
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The Largo chiropractic treatment plan at Hollstrom & Associates Inc is balanced with spinal manipulation accompanied by exercise, nutrition, and more via The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management. Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Chris Deveau on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson who shares the importance of the whole-body approach in spine pain relief.
Schedule your Largo chiropractic appointment soon. Hollstrom & Associates Inc is ready to discuss your nutritional foundation and how to build on it to care for current conditions and prevent others and elevate your overall health!
written by Julie Cox-Cid
reviewed by Dr. James M. Cox DC DACBR FICC FACO(H) HonDLitt