December 29, 2008
Omega-3 Supplements & 3 Other Ways To Reduce Inflammation
Inflammation can become chronic when a persons body is exposed to stress: internal, such as eating a high-fat diet or smoking; and external environmental stress, such as work, relationships, etc. Research has shown that chronic inflammation is linked to a wide range of health problems including arthritis, allergies, cancer, diabetes and heart disease. There are many remedies for inflammation that effectively work:
1) Açai Berry
According to a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, Açai-rich juice may reduce levels of inflammation markers linked to conditions such as heart disease by protecting cells from oxidative damage.
Omega-3 supplements from flax, fish and seal oil have many health benefits, and as this research indicates, they may serve as an effective remedy to naturally decrease inflammation.
3) Quercetin
Red grapes, broccoli and green tea all contain quercetin, a natural antioxidant that has been shown to have powerful anti-inflammatory properties.
4) Zinc
Many people take zinc to fight off a cold or virus, and now research shows that zinc may also be a natural inflammation remedy.