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By Amanda Tezyk, APRN, BSN, RN
If you’re feeling under the weather or are already sick with the common cold or flu, this dose of Vitamin C, Zinc and other nutrients will boost the immune system, so you can bounce back quickly and live life to the fullest. If you are excited about summer travel plans, getting your immune system on track is just as important as booking a plane ticket.
What is in the “Natural Defense” drip?
B complex (b1, b2, b3, b5, b6) – The B complex consists of eight water-soluble vitamins that perform essential and closely related roles in the body’s cellular function. The only other water-soluble vitamin is vitamin C; all others are fat-soluble. The vitamins that make up B complex are thiamine (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), niacin (vitamin B3), pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), pyridoxine (vitamin B6), biotin, folic acid, and the cobalamins (vitamin B12). Most of the B vitamins are found in a wide range of foods because they are so important to cellular function. Some, like vitamin B12, are found mostly in meat and other animal food sources.
The B vitamins help enzymes in our bodies do their jobs and are important for a wide range of cellular functions, like breaking down carbohydrates and transporting nutrients throughout the body. In addition, B complex can provide health benefits like healthy brain function. The B vitamins play an inter-related role in keeping our brains running properly. Adequate amounts of B vitamins in the body are essential for optimal physiological and neurological functioning. Some data shows that vitamin B6 in particular may play a role in the prevention of the neurological disorder Parkinson’s Disease.
Vitamin B-12 (cobalamin) plays an essential role in red blood cell formation, cell metabolism, nerve function and the production of DNA, the molecules inside cells that carry genetic information. Food sources of vitamin B-12 include poultry, meat, fish and dairy products. Vitamin B-12 is also added to some foods, such as fortified breakfast cereals, and is available as an oral supplement. People who follow a vegetarian or vegan diet might be prone to deficiency because plant foods don’t contain vitamin B-12. Older adults and people with digestive tract conditions that affect absorption of nutrients also are susceptible to vitamin B-12 deficiency.
Magnesium is an essential mineral necessary for proper functioning and maintenance of the body. It is vital that you get adequate amounts of magnesium daily to support health and prevent deficiency. Fortunately, magnesium is naturally abundant in a variety of foods such as grains, vegetables, legumes and nuts. All bones, cells and organs in the body require magnesium for proper functioning and maintenance. The mineral is required for the contraction and relaxation of muscles and nerve function. It also necessary to produce enzymes and other proteins in the body. Magnesium is an essential mineral because it cannot be made in your body and must be abundant in your diet. It also necessary to produce enzymes and other proteins in the body.
Among all the health benefits of calcium, the most important ones are that it aids in maintaining bone and dental health, as well as helps in the prevention of colon cancer and the reduction of obesity. We need it from birth all the way until we reach old age. In our infant days, it is required for proper bone and tooth growth; during adolescence, as the bones develop, calcium is again essential to support the growth. When we get older, our bones tend to get porous and weak, thereby requiring ample calcium intake. With so many fancy diets around us, we often tend to avoid calcium-rich foods like whole food groups, including dairy products.
Zinc is an essential mineral that women require on a daily basis to stay healthy. Although zinc is needed in small amounts, a zinc deficiency can cause some serious and unpleasant side effects – like hair loss, problems with your sense of taste and smell or poor wound healing. Good sources of zinc include red meat, chicken, seafood, dairy products, legumes, and nuts. of a cold.
Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is an important nutrient found in many foods, such as oranges, red and green peppers, and kiwi. Vitamin C has many important functions in the body including synthesizing collagen, an important protein, healing wounds, repairing and maintaining cartilage, bones, and teeth and functioning as an antioxidant, (meaning it neutralizes free radicals—unstable molecules that can damage cells at the genetic level). Historically, vitamin C was used to prevent or treat scurvy, a condition caused by vitamin C deficiency. Today, vitamin C is considered an “immune booster” and is often taken as a cold remedy. There is some evidence that taking it may shorten the length and severity.
The natural defense cocktail is amazing for building up the immune system naturally without having to eat half the grocery store to get each of these nutrients naturally. Call BR Rejuvenation today to schedule your appointment. We offer on the go services for individuals or groups.
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To discuss how IV Cocktails can benefit you and your overall wellness, contact Amanda and Steven Tezyk at BR Rejuvenation and Hydration Therapy in Punta Gorda.
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