While we’ve all been busy focusing on avoiding cholesterol and fat we’ve mostly ignored what is turning out to be one of the most important health concerns of our time: inflammation. Chronic inflammation is literally a stealth bomber, damaging your body just as deadly and silently as an invisible, odorless...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bone and joint health and inflammation are universal concerns—and while they’re often considered the realm of the aging, research suggests a shift: “Joint health is a key concern across all generations, with 73% of U.S. supplement users likely to use supplements to help manage joint pain/stiffness if proven effective,” says...
Sioux Falls, SD--Do omega-6 fatty acids fuel disease-causing inflammation or are they just as important as omega-3s in reducing risk of disease? Two new studies aim to help end that debate, according to a press release issued by OmegaQuant. The studies compared risk for developing a disease over time as...
Columbus, OH—A new study published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry suggests that green tea could lower risk of obesity and other inflammatory biomarkers. In the experiment performed by Richard Bruno, lead author and professor of human nutrition at Ohio State University, and colleagues, male mice were divided into two...
Two studies published in November have addressed the issue of inflammation due to obesity. "Ginger Extract Ameliorates Obesity and Inflammation via Regulating MicroRNA-21/132 Expression and AMPK Activation in White Adipose Tissue," by Seunghae Kim et al., looked at the effects of ginger on inflammation; the other study, "Tart Cherry Reduces Inflammation in...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Curcumin is a major constituent of turmeric, a spice taken from the plant Curcuma longa Linn, which grows in Southeast Asia. It requires high temperatures and a high amount of rain to thrive. Turmeric is obtained by baking the plant’s rhizomes at high temperatures, and then grinding it into the...
Understanding Inflammation Inflammation is defined as a defense mechanism in the body when the immune system recognizes damaged cells, pathogens and irritants (1). Inflammation is a necessary process everyone has to deal with at one point, but chronic inflammation can lead to disease and more serious conditions. Acute inflammation has...
The guy in the middle seat coughs and sneezes as you shiver in the icy airplane cabin. Just an allergy he reassures, you won’t catch it. Still, whether it's an allergy or summer cold, the body’s hard-working respiratory system gets no vacation. Our microbes figure prominently in shoring up respiratory...
Seniors have, and still remain, focused on joint health. However, younger age groups are increasingly interested in maintaining mobility and flexibility earlier in life to remain active well into their golden years. Remaining “active” is one reason why younger demographics are interested in supplements that reduce age-related joint conditions later.
A new randomized placebo-controlled study examines the effects of aged garlic extract (AGE) on inflammation and immunity in obese individuals. Fifty-one obese subjects were randomly assigned to receive 3.6 g of AGE or placebo for six weeks. Their blood lipid and inflammatory markers were assessed at baseline and after six...
