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05/24/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Anthocyanin-rich blueberries improve gut health and reduce chronic inflammation

Blueberries have been found to improve gut health and reduce chronic inflammation, according to a study published in the Journal of Nutrition. Blueberries are rich in anthocyanins that contain anti-inflammatory properties and may improve the gut microbiota. A team of researchers at the University of Georgia wanted to determine whether blueberry supplementation would change the gut […]

05/16/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Limit your intake of tomatoes, potatoes, peppers and eggplants if you have chronic pain; nightshades can contribute to inflammation

If you suffer from chronic pain, limit your consumption of tomatoes, eggplants, and other nightshades. It is believed that this plant group can contribute to inflammation. Nightshades, like tomatoes and eggplants, belong to the Solanaceae family which includes more than 2,000 species. This plant group has cholinesterase inhibiting glycoalkaloids and steroid alkaloids, such as solanine in […]

03/02/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Diets known for promoting inflammation in the body also found to increase risk of colon cancer

Foods that promote inflammation in the body, such as red meat and refined grains, have been revealed to also increase the risk of colorectal cancer, according to a report published on the website NutraIngredients.com. Although inflammation is needed by the body to protect itself from harmful stimuli and start the healing process, it also plays […]

01/24/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Aged garlic extract found to help reduce inflammation in obese adults, UF study

A study published in Clinical Nutrition ESPEN found that supplementing one’s diet with aged garlic extract can reduce overall body inflammation and improve the immune function of obese adults. The authors have noted that it takes around six weeks of continued and uninterrupted consumption of the extract for visible results to be seen. Fifty-one obese […]

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