RAYS OF HOPE – DOCTOR nutrition dr. Ida Gunawan, MS, Sp.GK said the patient tuberculosis not only need drugs to heal. The reason, about a quarter of cases TBC new global related to malnutrition.
“A diet that focuses on improving the type and amount of protein, helps increase the patient’s muscle mass and immunity.” TBC. Equally important, the role of micronutrients such as vitamins C, D, E, and minerals, such as selenium and zinc also affect lung function and help the recovery process, “he said.
tuberculosis, TBor TBC is a potentially severe infectious disease that affects the lungs. It is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosiswhich can be spread through tiny airborne droplets released into the air through sneezing and coughing.
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If TB left untreated and not properly cared for, it can be fatal and people who are malnourished have a higher risk of getting it TB even the infection recurs after treatment. TB is a vicious cycle that is caused and leads to malnutrition.
Therefore, it is important to provide your body with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and nutrition another to beat tuberculosis active and regain stamina and strength. The following are recommendations for foods that need to be consumed which have been quoted from: NDTV.
Here’s a list of good foods to eat
- Protein Quality helps build a strong immune system, the body’s first defense mechanism. Protein deficiency has the potential to have a detrimental effect on the body’s ability to combat tuberculosis. Recommended products such as milk and dairy products, lean meats, nuts, at least 2-3 servings daily.
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- Fiber a diet of cereals, legumes and legumes helps meet fiber requirements, which supports maintaining a healthy gut microbiome and removing toxins from the diet.
- Energy dense food such as bananas, cereal porridge, boiled peanuts, and sprouted yeast porridge to meet the increased calorie needs for recovery.
- Vegetables rich in antioxidants and vitamins A, C, and E to trigger an immune response and prevent free radical damage.
- Micro nutrition such as vitamins A, E and D3 and the minerals selenium, zinc and iron which are essential for a healthy immune system.
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- Yellow fruits and vegetables such as oranges, mangoes, papayas, pumpkins, carrots which are rich in vitamin A, while the need for vitamin C is met by including citrus fruits and vegetables such as capsicum, potatoes, spinach, winter squash and tomatoes. Add foods rich in vitamin E. Include green leafy vegetables two or three times a week to enrich the iron content in the diet.
- Micronutrients selenium and zinc is essential for triggering immune activity. Can be obtained from mushrooms, nuts, and seeds including sunflower seeds, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, and sesame.
- Healthy unsaturated fats of nuts and seeds. Include oils like olive oil, coconut oil, peanut oil, sunflower oil, avoid butter or margarine.
Even if you are sick, consistency, enthusiasm and positive thoughts will help you to recover. Get well soon.***
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