Deputy Implores Sakuts to Prioritize Their Healthcare
In the midst of the ongoing pandemic, Maria Khristoforova, the general director of LLC "Media Group "City M"" and a national deputy from the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), is encouraging residents to prioritise their health. Khristoforova suggests that consuming natural dairy products can help strengthen health, boost immunity, and protect against the coronavirus.
Khristoforova does not repeat her earlier suggestions about boosting immunity, but instead focuses on the benefits of dairy products. She mentions various types of dairy products, including cottage cheese, sour cream, kefir, ryazhenka, varenets, acidophilus milk, yogurt, kumys, kurung, shubat, katsyk, ayran, suzma, kurt, and tarak.
The calving season is underway, resulting in increased availability of dairy products in stores. Khristoforova encourages support for the countryside and the consumption of natural dairy products.
Consuming natural dairy products can help boost immunity and support protection against COVID-19 primarily through their rich nutrient content. Dairy provides essential nutrients such as vitamin D, vitamin A, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and protein, which are crucial for a healthy immune system. Fermented dairy products like yogurt and kefir additionally promote gut health through probiotics, further enhancing immune defenses. Vitamin D fortified dairy is especially beneficial, as vitamin D regulates immune responses and has been linked to lowered risk of contracting COVID-19.
Specifically, dairy provides:
- Vitamin D: Helps regulate immune function and reduce inflammation, with studies showing that sufficient vitamin D levels may lower COVID-19 infection risk.
- Vitamin A and B12: Vital for maintaining immune cell function and protecting against respiratory infections.
- Protein and amino acids: Support building and repairing tissues, including immune cells.
- Minerals like zinc and selenium: Key for immune system maintenance and antioxidant defense.
- Probiotics in fermented dairy (yogurt, kefir): Promote a healthy gut microbiome important for immune health.
Dairy foods tend to have anti-inflammatory effects, which also contribute to better immune function, important in fighting viral infections including COVID-19. Including a moderate amount of dairy (milk, cheese, yogurt) as part of a balanced diet can thus support immunity.
However, individual tolerances vary; people with lactose intolerance or dairy allergy should consider alternative sources or consult healthcare professionals.
In summary, to boost immunity naturally via dairy products for COVID-19 protection, incorporate vitamin D-enriched milk, natural yogurt or kefir (fermented dairy), and cheese as part of a nutrient-rich diet supporting immune health.
Article written by Marina Nikonova and published by SAKHAPRESS. Khristoforova encourages a positive and beneficial path during the pandemic, wishing everyone's health and patience.
- In addition to prioritizing health during the pandemic, Marina Khristoforova, a national deputy from the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), emphasizes the benefits of dairy products for boosting immunity and protecting against COVID-19.
- Dairy products, such as cottage cheese, sour cream, kefir, ryazhenka, varenets, acidophilus milk, yogurt, kumys, kurung, shubat, katsyk, ayran, suzma, kurt, and tarak, provide essential nutrients like vitamin D, vitamin A, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and protein, all of which are crucial for a healthy immune system.
- Fermented dairy products, like yogurt and kefir, offer additional benefits by promoting gut health through probiotics, further strengthening immune defenses.
- Consuming vitamin D-fortified dairy products could be particularly advantageous as vitamin D regulates immune responses and has been linked to lowered risks of contracting COVID-19.
- As a calving season brings increased availability of dairy products, Maria Khristoforova encourages residents to support the countryside and cultivate a healthy lifestyle through consuming natural dairy products as part of their diet.
