The importance of taking advantage of natural supplements and remedies to reduce inflammation has recently been driven home by the results of a study that found that prolonged inflammation may be conducive to cancer growth.
Irritable bowel disease (IBD) is a digestive disorder that affects more than 5 million people in the world. In order to assist research efforts towards preventing this disease, the Kenneth Rainin Foundation has given $200,000 is grants to medical teams developing protective treatments.
Healthcare officials have announced that New Earth BioMed, a nonprofit organization, will launch a new research program specializing in studying cancer therapies derived from plants. Currently, an estimated 77 percent of U.S. cancer treatments and medications contain nutrient-based compounds or component derivatives.
Resveratrol, a plant-derived antioxidant, may provide anti-inflammatory benefits for humans, according to findings published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
Researchers have discovered that tart cherries may be an alternative health resource that individuals who suffer from inflammation can use to ease their discomfort. According to findings presented at the Experimental Biology annual meeting, there is now more evidence to support the anti-inflammatory benefits of tart cherries.
While many berries are known for having nutritional supplements that offer multiple health benefits, some individuals may not realize the health benefits that are found in chokeberries.
Individuals who suffer from lupus, a chronic inflammatory disease, may be at a higher risk for developing cardiovascular disease. According to findings that were published in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatism, the increase of anti-apolipoprotein (anti-Apo A-I), anti-high-density lipoprotein (anti-HDL) and anti-C-reactive protein (anti-CRP) in lupus patients may contribute to the development of atherosclerosis, which increase a patient’s risk for developing cardiovascular disease.
A new study has discovered that nutritional supplements with vitamin D could help fight Crohn’s disease, which is a chronic form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Researchers from McGill University found a link that ties vitamin D to Crohn’s disease, according to a report published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry.
Patients being treated in intensive care units (ICU) in hospitals may see benefits from taking fish oils intravenously, according to a new study. Findings published in Critical Care, suggest that there are multiple health benefits from receiving intravenous treatments of fish oil.
Scientists believe changes in the Western diet have altered the balance of omega-6 fatty acids (w6) and omega-3 fatty acids (w3)—which resulted in an increased risk of inflammation—and they are trying to remedy the problem. The background to the study says human ancestors maintained a 2:1 w6/w3 ratio, but in today the ratio can be as high as 10:1 for Americans.
A study has found an antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree may reduce inflammation and relieve pain. The compound in question is called Pycnogenol, and a scientist from the National Research Institute on Food and Nutrition in Rome found it inhibits the generation of COX-2 and 5-LOX, two naturally occurring mediators associated with inflammatory conditions.
It has recently been reported that saturated fat can lead to inflammation in the immune system.
Ginseng, an herb used in traditional Chinese and other Asian medicine for thousands of years, has anti-inflammatory properties, a new study has found. Scientists from the University of Hong Kong identified seven ginseng compounds, called ginsenosides, which they believe demonstrate immune-suppressive effects.
A recent study has shed light on inflammatory mechanisms that may contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s disease, an incurable neurodegenerative condition. Research by Dr. William A. Banks, professor of geriatrics and pharmacological and physiological science at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, suggests inflammation causes a blood-brain barrier transporter known as LRP to malfunction.
All-natural krill oil is packed with antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids to boost your brain, heart and organ health. But many inferior products on the market could be loaded with toxins, pumped full of antibiotics and contain very little nutrients. Read more about the risks associated with regular fish oil and how your body and mind could be in danger!
