Improve nutrition when treating patients

Recently, the Vietnam Nutrition Association cooperated with the University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hai Phong Organize the 2024 National Nutrition Science Conference with the theme "Nutrition with infection and growth".

Associate Professor, Dr. Pham Ngoc Khai, Chairman of the Vietnam Nutrition Association, said that current research on nutrition does not stop at providing balanced, timely, and adequate nutrients... but it is necessary to research the provision of natural active ingredients, creating beneficial environments in the body to support the enhancement of functions, support prevention, and support treatment for patients.

National Nutrition Science Conference 2024.

For example, with pulmonary tuberculosis, among many factors affecting the condition of tuberculosis, malnutrition is the leading risk factor. Meanwhile, tuberculosis also aggravates the patient's malnutrition. Therefore, it is necessary to screen, assess the patient's nutritional status, monitor, and intervene early in nutrition to improve the effectiveness of tuberculosis treatment.

Similarly, in digestive surgery, Major General, Associate Professor, Dr. Hoang Manh An, Vice President of the Vietnam Military Medical Association, said that there was a time when cooperation between surgeons and nutritionists was very limited. However, after in-depth studies on nutrition, we can see the importance of nutrition in major digestive surgeries. 

“Good nutritional preparation before surgery will minimize complications. Good nutrition after surgery will ensure a successful surgery. Therefore, a close relationship between the surgeon and the nutritionist is indispensable,” said Associate Professor, Dr. Hoang Manh An.

Experts say that one of the simple ways to improve digestive health, support the body in absorbing nutrients, and play an important role in nutrition is to drink water properly. 

Of these, drinking natural alkaline water is generally considered safe because it contains natural minerals and has many proven benefits. world Alkaline water is recognized by Japan and Korea as effective in supporting the treatment of hypersecretion, indigestion, diarrhea, and normalizing intestinal microflora.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Nga, General Director of Mineral Water Joint Stock Company Khanh Hoa share, alkaline water with precious minerals such as H2SiO3 for healthy skin, HCO3- for digestion, along with ions to help balance electrolytes and reduce stress, the product also has an ORP index = -100mV, providing strong antioxidant capacity, slowing down the aging process... These benefits are completely in line with the strict criteria of the Vietnam Nutrition Association."

However, according to experts and nutritionists, alkaline water cannot replace medicine. Using alkaline water incorrectly will cause the patient's body to become exhausted, have a weakened immune system, lose muscle, and increase the risk of infection. Therefore, when not yet sick, lifestyle, diet, nutrition, working properly and having regular health check-ups are the best preventive measures.

If infected, showing signs of physical disorders, people need to go to a reputable, licensed medical facility for examination and treatment. At the same time, provide adequate nutrition to increase the ability to fight disease. and use alkaline water as advised by your doctor.