ANTI-INFLAMMATORY NUTRIENTS

As previously mentioned, the foods that you incorporate into your diet play an important role in controlling inflammation within your body. In addition to the foods highlighted above, there are also some nutrients that have been recognized as some of the top substances that can boost your body’s natural antiinflammatory responses.

Omega-3

High levels of omega-3 are typically found in cold-water fish, such as tuna or salmon. It has been shown to help reduce inflammation that is currently active within the body. It has also been studied for its support against heart attacks, strokes, gastrointestinal disorders and inflammatory bowel disease.

Quercetin

Quercetin is a yellow compound that is found in many plants and foods such as parsley, green tea, apples, and berries. It has been shown to have many anti-inflammatory and antihistamine benefits that may help reduce swelling, control blood sugar and support cardiovascular health.

Curcumin is the active ingredient in turmeric root. In the past 25 years alone, three have been over 3,000 medical studies conducted on the efficacy of curcumin and its many healing properties. Not only does it contain anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, it has also been researched as a potential antibacterial and antiviral.

Msm

MSM is an abbreviation for methylsulfonylmethane. It is a chemical that is found in both plants and animals, and has been shown to be a powerful anti-inflammatory ingredient. The antiinflammatory properties of MSM have long been recorded by scientific research.

MCT Oil

MCT (medium-chain triglycerides) oil, typically sourced from coconuts, is a type of fatty acid that offers many health benefits. It has been shown to ease inflammatory responses through substances secreted by cells called cytokines. MCT oil boosts the number of anti-inflammatory cytokines while lowering the amount of pro-inflammatory cytokines.

Chondroitin

Chondroitin Sulfate can help reduce joint swelling and effusion by prompting an anti-inflammatory effect within cartilage and connective tissue of the joints.

CoQ10

Coenzyme Q10 has both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This enzyme is virtually in every cell within the body and aids in immune responses, energy production, growth and cell maintenance. Unfortunately, production naturally declines with age, just when our bodies need our cells to defend us most. This means older adults and those looking to age gracefully may wish to supplement it