For
the maintenance of optimal health, a well balanced diet consisting of a complex
mixture of macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats and protein) and micronutrients
(vitamins and minerals) is required. Nutrition is reported to be a major factor
in infection and inflammation. Antioxidants, Vitamin A, zinc, iron and dietary
fish oils appear to improve resistance to infections. Zinc, copper, selenium,
n-acetylcysteine, vitamin E and dietary fish oils reduce inflammation. Calcium,
vitamin C, D, and E as well as dietary fish oil reduce tissue destruction,
enhance wound healing and increase the rate of bone formation and bone strength.
Therefore a nutritious diet that includes adequate amounts of macro and micro
nutrients could be an important component of resistance to infectious diseases
such as periodontitis (gum disease).
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