Nutritionist Liu Xuemin reminds that nutritional supplements may increase protection, but correct choices should still be made on the premise of a balanced diet and more exercise, and do not replace natural foods with health foods; diagram. (Picture taken from freepik)
[Health Channel/Comprehensive Report]The flu has become hotter since school started, and many children have also caught colds due to the virus. Nutritionist Liu Xuemin said that in addition to a balanced daily diet that can help enhance immunity, parents can also supplement their children with nutritional supplements such as beta-glucan, probiotics, propolis, and vitamin D. In particular, pineapple enzyme can protect the intestinal mucosa and reduce inflammation. Foreign studies have also pointed out that if children have sinusitis, consuming pineapple enzyme can reduce phlegm, accelerate the discharge of phlegm, and recover faster.
Propolis anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and allergic people should not use it
Liu Xuemin posted an article on the Facebook page “Nutritionist Couple Food Diary” and pointed out that most nutritional supplements may be compound formulas, including echinacea, vitamin C, elderberry, zinc and other immune-related ingredients. As long as the ingredients do not have too many additives, in addition to a balanced diet, they may be used as supplements to enhance children’s protection. He listed the following five nutritional supplements for reference:
●Beta-Glucan:A number of clinical trials have proven the benefits of beta-glucan for children, including preventing respiratory infections, having immunomodulatory activity, and helping to reduce symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, coughing, and fever.
●Probiotics:The intestine is the largest immune organ of the human body. Probiotics can not only balance the intestinal flora, but also help regulate immunity. However, probiotic strains are diverse and have different effects. It is recommended to strengthen the selection of strains with patented effects. For general maintenance, you can choose a multi-strain basic supplement.
●Bromelain enzyme:Bromelain enzyme can help reduce inflammation and regulate immunity. Some studies have also pointed out that pineapple enzyme can regulate intestinal bacteria and protect the health of the intestinal mucosa. There are also classic studies on sinusitis in children that it can help resolve phlegm, accelerate the discharge of phlegm and speed up recovery.
●Propolis:Propolis has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that can prevent or relieve respiratory infections. Research points out that whether mild cold symptoms are caused by bacteria or viruses, spraying propolis can make the symptoms disappear faster and recover faster, and may be used as an auxiliary option. However, people allergic to bee products are particularly reminded not to use it.
●Vitamin D:Although there is literature to prove that vitamin D can help immunity, natural foods are not rich in it. If insufficient intake may affect bones, immunity, etc., it may be supplemented with nutritional supplements.
A balanced diet with supplements as the main supplement
Liu Xuemin specifically reminded that nutritional supplements should be given in amounts suitable for the age of the child according to the nutritional labels of the product ingredients, or consult a pharmacist or nutritionist for usage advice. He also emphasized that correct choices should be made on the premise of a balanced diet and more exercise. Never abandon the good and the bad, only replace natural food with health food, and forget to lay a good foundation for health.
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