Unhealthy lifestyle and dietary choices are a key factor in the development of autoimmune and chronic diseases. Low nutritional diet, lack of exercise, smoking, stress are some of the choices we make that lead us to develop autoimmune and chronic diseases. Their influence is crucial in the development of an autoimmune disease in the course of our life.
Although often overlooked, marginal deficiencies in vitamins and micronutrients gradually accumulate, negatively affecting health and leading to its gradual deterioration.
The Role of Deficiencies and Metabolic Disorders
Identifying and correcting deficiencies, combined with treating metabolic disorders such as insulin resistance and microbiome disorders, can radically change the health trajectory of patients with chronic diseases. Despite medication, many patients continue to experience symptoms such as:
- Severe fatigue
- Frequent flare-ups
- Decreased response to medication
- Increased body weight
- Chronic inflammation
Hidden Hunger: How Deficiencies Affect the Operation of the Organization
Chronic micronutrient deficiencies affect immune system function and the body's ability to manage inflammation and infection. In addition, it worsens the course of chronic diseases such as autoimmune, cardiovascular, diabetes and respiratory diseases. "Hidden hunger" is a condition where a person receives adequate calories but is deficient in nutrients, which undermines the overall health status and leads to the development of disease.
Lifestyle & Autoimmune Diseases
Long-term adoption of unhealthy habits, such as sedentary lifestyles, poor diet, smoking and high stress, increases the risk of developing autoimmune diseases. Deficiencies in vitamins and micronutrients are associated with diseases such as:
- Hashimoto's disease: selenium, vitamin D
- Psoriasis: vitamin D, omega-3
- Diabetes: magnesium, chromium
- Multiple sclerosis: vitamin D
Correcting deficiencies, combined with nutritional interventions and the use of supplements, improves overall health and quality of life. Taking individual nutrients alone is not sufficient to bring about significant clinical changes, as micronutrients act synergistically. For best results, the administration of any nutrient should be accompanied by a quality multivitamin, including a full spectrum of vitamins, minerals and trace elements.
Key objectives include:
- Improving Metabolism: Normalizing body weight and enhancing energy efficiency.
- Strengthening the immune system: Reduction of flare-ups and better management of inflammation.
- Restoration of Gastrointestinal Function: Improving gastrointestinal function.
- Symptom Reduction: Relief from fatigue, pain, chronic inflammation and other problems that plague patients with autoimmune disease and metabolic disorders.
In conclusion
Medical interventions in lifestyle, correction of deficiencies and nutrition can drastically improve the health of patients with autoimmune and chronic diseases. Targeted medical interventions are the key to managing these diseases, leading to long-term improvements in health and quality of life.
Dr. Dimitris Tsoukalas MD, PhD
Scientific Director of Metabolomic Medicine®
info@hollandandbarrett.gr
