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Combat Inflammation
In the last couple of decades,
scientific research has found that
inflammation is the real cause
behind most of the diseases we
see in the developed world today.
Diabetes, heart disease, obesity,
inflammatory bowel disease,
you name it, inflammation is the
insidious killer.
Diet is integral in the fight against inflammation. However, as important as diet
is, it is only one tool in the box. There are a number of nutrients and herbal
remedies which, alongside diet, play critical roles in reducing inflammatory
chemicals, preventing free radical damage and combating the effects
inflammation has on our bodies. In fact, research has found some of them to
be just as effective as conventional medicine in reducing inflammation but
without the unwanted and sometimes detrimental side effects. Incorporating
them into your diet or taking them in supplement form, will help support your
body’s own natural processes of fighting inflammation.

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 Turmeric
Turmeric is the most well-known natural anti-
inflammatory. Curcumin is the active ingredient
in turmeric responsible for its anti-inflammatory
properties. In fact, it is so powerful that it matches
the effectiveness of some anti-inflammatory drugs
— but without the side effects. Curcumin works by
reducing the response of specific protein-cytokines that
occur in the process of inflammation. It has been used in many
chronic disorders such as arthritis, allergies, hepatic injury, arteriosclerosis,
intestinal disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, and various cancers to
name a few. Curcumin reduces gut-derived inflammation by supporting
liver detoxification, restoring the gut lining, and combating oxidative stress.
Curcumin is also a great natural medicine for brain inflammation, as it
decreases the main chemical for inflammation and the transcription of
inflammatory cytokines — thereby offering significant neuroprotection.

Boswellia
Boswellia has a long history of medicinal use in natural practices to treat
various chronic inflammatory disorders. Boswellia, commonly known
as Indian frankincense, is a resin herbal extract from the Boswellia tree.
Frankincense and boswellia are sometimes used interchangeably, as they
are both subtypes of the boswellia tree. The anti-inflammatory properties of
Boswellia are due to compounds known as boswellic acids
which reduce the formation of leukotrienes (inflammatory
chemicals) by inhibiting the enzyme 5-lipoxygenase (5-
LOX). Boswellia is one of the few botanical ingredients
with the ability to fight 5-LOX inflammation.

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 Ginger
Ginger is closely related to turmeric and has been
used as both a food and a medicine since ancient
times. It is a potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant,
and analgesic. Like NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs), ginger inhibits the activity of COX
enzymes, plus leukotriene and prostaglandin synthesis.
It also acts on pain receptors located throughout the
peripheral and central nervous system.

Devil’s Claw
Devil’s Claw has been used for centuries as an
analgesic and anti-inflammatory. Studies have
shown root extract of Devil’s Claw has the ability
to inhibit inflammatory cytokines as well as prevent
the metabolism of arachidonic acid and eicosanoid
biosynthesis, leading to the reduction of inflammation.

Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is an ancient herb that has been used for centuries to treat a
variety of ailments. It is classified as an adaptogen as
it helps the body deal with stress, which is one of
the primary drivers of inflammation. It inhibits
certain inflammatory pathways and helps to

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 regulate pro-inflammatory cytokines. Studies have shown that Ashwagandha
may actually help decrease markers of inflammation such
as CRP. Research has also shown that Ashwagandha
helps increase the activity of immune cells that
fight infection.

Sarsaparilla
Sarsaparilla is a potent anti-inflammatory
used to treat various inflammatory conditions
such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis.
Studies have shown that extracts of the
sarsaparilla plant are able to suppress multiple
causes of inflammation, including nitric oxide, tumor
necrosis factor-alpha, and interleukin-6 (IL-6).

Gotu Kola
The anti-inflammatory
properties of Gotu kola
have made it a popular
herb of choice in treating
inflammatory conditions
such as arthritis. It also
possesses antioxidant
activity and has a positive
effect on the immune
system.

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 Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fatty acids can reduce the production of molecules and
substances linked to inflammation such as inflammatory eicosanoids and
cytokines. They help to relieve pain in much the same way as non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) but without the side effects. Studies have
also found that those who eat foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids have more
bacterial diversity in the gut. They have been shown to revert the microbiota
composition in various diseases and increase the production of anti-
inflammatory compounds such as short-chain fatty acids. Omega-3s also
play a role in maintaining the integrity of the intestinal wall.

Your body can't manufacture omega-3 fatty acids — eicosapentaenoic acid

(EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) — so it's
important to get them through your diet. The best sources of DHA and EPA
come from the ocean. Fish is a plentiful source but also can contain high
levels of mercury and heavy metals. Sea vegetables, like seaweed and algae,
also contain EPA and DHA.

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 ALA fats, which come from plant foods (including chia seeds, flaxseeds,
hemp seeds, and walnuts), can be converted in your body to the other
two long-chain omega-3s, EPA and DHA, which offer more potent health
benefits than ALA. However, research indicates that most of us are not very
efficient in converting ALA to EPA and DHA. So taking a plant-based omega-
3 supplement that contains EPA and DHA or consuming plant foods such as
seaweed and algae can ensure you're receiving its health benefits.

Also, many people consume too much linoleic acid, a type of omega-6 fatty
acid, relative to their intake of ALA, which can interfere with the conversion
of ALA to EPA and DHA. Omega-6 linoleic fatty acids are found in most
vegetable oils, with sunflower, corn, soybean, safflower, and cottonseed oils
containing the highest amounts. The standard Western diet typically provides
too much omega-6s compared to omega-3s. However, omega-6s are not
bad; you just need them in the right proportion to omega-3s.

Regularly taking omega-3 supplements has been shown to be effective in

supporting and reducing:

◎ Joint and muscle pain

◎ Inflammatory neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s and dementia
◎ Osteoarthritis
◎ Autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, MS, lupus,
inflammatory bowel disease, and other autoimmune diseases
◎ Inflammation associated with reproductive health such as dysmenorrhea
◎ Cardiovascular disease and renal disease

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 NAC
N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is a derivative of the
dietary amino acid l-cysteine and offers numerous
health benefits. It is a potent antioxidant and helps
to combat free radical damage and inflammation
by preventing oxidative stress in the body. It also
supports glutathione levels in the body. Glutathione
acts as an antioxidant too and supports the regulation of
immune cell messengers and modulation of immune responses.
It helps to neutralize oxidative compounds produced from inflammatory cell
messengers, infection, and other toxins. Studies also show that NAC protects
the brain, as it has the ability to inhibit the cerebral inflammatory response
and protects against inflammation-induced dysfunction of the BBB.

B Vitamins
Several B vitamins have been shown to
support the blood-brain barrier, combat
neuroinflammation, and heal leaky
brain. Vitamin B1 deficiency disrupts the
blood-brain barrier, yet supplementation
with vitamin B1 can restore its integrity.
Researchers have also found that vitamins
B12, B6, and B9 can reduce homocysteine
levels. Homocysteine is an inflammatory
compound that, if elevated, can contribute to
the disruption of the BBB. B12 is also essential for
cellular health and energy production as well as for
red blood cell formation. Studies have shown B12 deficiency is

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 a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease and supplementation can assist with
prevention and treatment.

Make sure you’re getting adequate amounts of B vitamins in your diet by

consuming beans and grains as well as leafy greens and other foods rich
in folate. It is also recommended you eat foods fortified with vitamin B12
(nutritional yeast, certain soy, and rice beverages and breakfast cereals),
or take a vitamin B12 supplement to avoid a deficiency.

Magnesium
Low magnesium intake has been associated with a
number of diseases including type 2 diabetes,
hypertension, cardiovascular disease, metabolic
syndrome, and colorectal cancer due in part
to magnesium’s effects on inflammation and
oxidative stress. Research has shown that
dietary magnesium has beneficial effects
on inflammatory markers such as CRP
and interleukin-6 and can thus assist
in the management of these diseases.
Furthermore, magnesium helps regulate
the production of certain hormones
such as cortisol, which, if chronically
elevated, can cause the upregulation
of pro-inflammatory chemicals in your
body. High magnesium foods include dark
leafy greens, nuts (especially cashews
and almonds), seeds, beans, whole grains
such as quinoa and buckwheat, avocadoes,
bananas, and cacao.

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 Sulforaphane
Sulforaphane (SFN) is a natural
compound obtained from cruciferous
vegetables like broccoli, watercress,
brussels sprouts, cabbage, and
cauliflower. Research has shown
that sulforaphane, particularly
abundant in broccoli sprouts,
can significantly reduce common
inflammatory markers including IL-6,
TNF-alpha, and CRP. Once inside
the body, sulforaphane is the most
potent naturally occurring activator of
the Nrf2 pathway, which is the body’s
strongest defence against oxidative stress.
Nrf2 activation affects the expression of
over 200 genes including antioxidant, anti-
inflammatory, and detoxification genes as well as
improves LPS tolerance. Sulforaphane has also been
shown to reverse the inflammatory response provoked by
activated microglia, thus showing promise in the treatment of neurological
diseases.

These are just some of the primary nutrients and herbal remedies which
science has found assists in reducing the inflammatory response and
combating the effects inflammation has on our bodies. What we put in our
mouths, what we expose our bodies to, and the health of our gut all matter
when it comes to inflammation. If we are not extinguishing the “spot fires”
of inflammation through the use of nutrients and natural remedies as they
occur, a proverbial bush fire will eventuate, and initiate one or more of the
chronic disease processes we see today.

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 Nutritional supplements and
herbal remedies are just part
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