Inflammation Supplements
Last updated: March 21, 2018
Inflammation is a response of your immune system to some stimulus. It could be caused by a food sensitivity, stress, obesity, an injury, a disease, alcohol, smoking, or other toxins. Our body uses inflammation to heal itself. However, chronic inflamation of the bowels (colitis) or the joints (arthritis) can be extremely painful and damaging. Inflammation has also been associated with a variety of serious health problems:
- Hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis), "a disease that underlies heart attack, stroke and peripheral artery disease."1
- Brain inflammation is associated with brain fog, depression, anxiety, autism, dementia, schizophrenia.2
- Inflammation increase insulin resistance resulting in higher blood sugar levels, "eventually resulting in type 2 diabetes."3
According to Dr. Jockers the top 5 ways you can reduce inflammation are:
- Drink plenty of good water
- Exercise and keep your body moving
- Eat a healthy diet of less sugar, less processed vegetable oils, and more fruits, vegetables and fish
- Get plenty of good sleep
- Take supplements
Below are the some of the very best supplements to fight inflammation
Curcumin
Curcumin comes from the tumeric plant which has been used for thousands of years in India as both a food flavoring and a medicine. The most active anti-inflammatory ingredient in tumeric is curcumin. Only about 2% - 5% of tumeric is curcumin, so one would have to ingest massive amounts of tumeric to get the benefits of curcumin. Most supplements extract the curcumin. Over 100 studies over the last 30 years have shown excellent anti-inflammatory results from curcumin. And according to Dr. Weil, Curcumin can not only help with bowel inflammation and osteoarthritis, but it also protects against certain types of cancer.4
What is the problem with Curcumin supplements? Curcumin is very poorly absorbed by the digestive system. According to the National Institute of Health, curcumin absorption rate through the gut is only about 1%!5 This problem has been solved by a company called Vasayo. They use a proprietary delivery technology which studies have shown provides 85% - 95% absorption of nutrients. The Vasayo delivery system encases nutrients in liposomes, which are double-layered "bubbles" or spheres of fat that surround nutrients. This enables them to pass through the harsh environment of the digestive system intact for better absorption by the body.
Resveratrol
Resveratrol is a powerful antioxidant found in red wine, peanuts, grapes, and other berries. Since the 1990s it has been studied for its cardiovascular benefits and anti-caner properties. Recently, scientists at the National Institute of Health have suggested these benefits are due to its anti-inflammatory properties.6
What is the problem with Resveratrol? Although the body absorbs resveratrol easily, it is not very bioavailable to the body. Studies have shown that after resveratrol is ingested, large amounts of it end up in the urine, but only trace amounts can be found in the blood.7 In one study, people were given 500mg of resveratrol. Scientiest found that 75% of it was absorbed, which is good. However, less than 1% was bioavailable because it was destroyed by the "rapid and extensive metabolism in the intestine and liver."8 The only known solutions to increase the bioavailability of resveratrol are the Vasayo liposomal delivery system and Piperine. The problem with piperine (black pepper) is that it can irritate gastric problems like ulcers and acid reflux. It also can inhibit enzymes that absorb drugs.
Ginger
The ginger root has been used throughout the world for thousands of years to help with digestive problems. Scientific studies have found ginger to be anti-cancer and have shown it to have an "anti-inflammatory effect."9
Shiitake Mushroom
Shiitake Mushrooms have long been known as an immune system booster with anti-cancer properties. In addition to that, according to Dr. Mercola, Shiitake Mushrooms have "the natural ability to discourage inflammation, tumors, 'bad' bacteria, harmful viruses, and, ironically, fungus."10
Acai Berry
According to Dr. Axe, the Acai berry is an "anti-inflammatory" with many additional benefits:11
- Very high in anti-oxidants
- Boosts skin health
- Helps cognitive functioning
- Helps boost weight loss
- Stimulates healthy digestion
- Protects against heart disease and diabetes
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Note: This information is not intended to be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any disease or illness. Check with your doctor before taking any supplement.
1. Inflammation and Heart Disease: What Is C-Reactive Protein? Who Might Benefit from Testing?, U.S. News and World Report.
2. The Link Between Brain Inflammation and Mental Health.
3. Diabetes and Inflammation, WebMD.
6. Anti-Inflammatory Responses of Resveratrol, NIH.
7. HIGH ABSORPTION BUT VERY LOW BIOAVAILABILITY OF ORAL RESVERATROL IN HUMANS.
8. Bioavailability and safety study of resveratrol 500 mg tablets in healthy male and female volunteers, NIH.
10. What Are Shiitake Mushrooms Good For?
11. Acai Berry: 6 Proven Scientific Benefits, Including Clear Skin + Weight Loss