Humans are omnivores, so they have to eat miscellaneous things. Which of these omnivores are related to children's immunity? There are eight main nutrients related to infant health.
1, protein
What is protein? Protein constitutes all kinds of immune organs, immune cells and immune factors in our immune system, as well as white blood cells, lymphocytes and interferon in the immune system that are beneficial to improving immunity. All these immune-related substances are composed of protein.
Without protein in the body, it's like fighting with the enemy without bullets.
Lack of protein often leads to failure in the fight against pathogens.
Protein Source: Milk powder, meat, mushrooms, eggs.
2、DHA
Many people know that DHA is related to the baby's brain development. In fact, DHA helps to reduce inflammation, especially some inflammation of the skin. It can inhibit and stimulate our immune system.
DHA source: marine fish, DHA fortified milk powder.
3. sugar
Sugar is the main energy supply substance for human body, lactose is the main energy supply substance for infants, and starch is the main energy supply substance for adults, which can help the liver to detoxify.
Sugar and protein can also combine to form glycoprotein, which is the raw material of immune substances.
For children, there is generally no shortage of sugar, as long as they are given healthy sugar instead of pure sugar such as drinks.
4. vitamin a
Vitamin A can promote the integrity of skin mucus and mucosa. If the mucosa is intact, bacteria and viruses will not easily invade.
Once the child is seriously deficient in vitamin A, the child will be more prone to respiratory diseases, diarrhea and other diseases.
It is recommended that newborns supplement vitamin AD, because vitamin A is particularly important for children.
Foods rich in vitamin A are mainly animal livers, or foods such as carotene and pumpkin, which can be converted into vitamin A in the body.
5, vitamin C.
Many people know that vitamin C can fight the cold virus, and related studies have also proved that high-dose intake of vitamin C can enhance immune function and improve immune function.
Foods rich in vitamin C are mainly vegetables and fruits, such as green peppers and tomatoes.
6. Iron
Children with iron deficiency anemia are more likely to catch a cold, and iron deficiency will be sold to phagocytes, reducing their phagocytic function and bactericidal ability. Without iron, it is like a car without gasoline.
Iron-rich foods mainly include animal liver and animal blood.
7. Zinc
Zinc can obviously regulate the function of immune system, and zinc can regulate the number of T cells. In order to reduce the incidence of respiratory diseases and diarrheal diseases, both the World Health Organization and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend that children take zinc supplements two weeks after diarrhea to effectively reduce the recurrence rate of diarrhea.
And mother Jing has also given such advice to many mothers, and her feedback is really effective.
Zinc mainly exists in seed food, beef, shellfish and seafood.
8. Selenium
In almost all Changshou villages, the selenium content in the soil will be relatively high. Where there is selenium, children have better immunity and the elderly live longer. So when we choose milk powder, we can see if it contains selenium.
Selenium exists in plants, depending on whether the selenium content in the plant planting area is high or not.
The baby's health needs the careful care of parents, wishing the baby a healthy growth.