Nutrition and Spinal Cord Injuries

With a spinal cord injury comes a plethora of health concerns, most of which relate to mobility and day to day activities. However, nutrition is also incredibly important for individuals who have sustained a spinal cord injury. Maintaining a well-balanced, nutritional diet is crucial in adjusting to the injured person's activity level. A balanced diet can support a healthy digestive system, immune system, and help maintain a healthy body weight.

Nutritional experts suggest taking supplements to support nutritional goals for those who have suffered a spinal cord injury. Among the advised supplements are:

• Probiotics
• D-Mannose
• Sugar with cranberry extract
• Vitamin D3
• Fish oils
• Digestive enzymes
• Vegetarian based protein powder
• Magnesium
• Chromium
• Advance B Complex

Nutritional experts usually advise regular nutrition counselling to monitor and ensure that nutritional goals are being reached.