http://dietdownnow.com/diet-for-diabetics/are-there-any-good-long-term-diet-changes-that-i-could-make-that-would-reduce-inflammation Diet Down Now Wed, 23 May 2012 21:20:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 http://dietdownnow.com/diet-for-diabetics/are-there-any-good-long-term-diet-changes-that-i-could-make-that-would-reduce-inflammation/comment-page-1#comment-39397 tranquilitti Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:36:59 +0000 http://dietdownnow.com/diet-for-diabetics/are-there-any-good-long-term-diet-changes-that-i-could-make-that-would-reduce-inflammation#comment-39397 I started something new that focuses on one of the main chemicals that causes inflammation, called prostaglandins. These are known as "local hormones" that get made in various parts of the body, and start acting where they were made (instead of more active hormones that are released in the bloodstream and go everywhere). They are formed by ingesting various types of fats, and their purpose is related to what kind of fat they were made from. Some prostaglandins stimulate inflammation (these are what inspired COX2 inhibitors/antiarthritis drugs; they prevent formation of prostaglandins) while others signal the need for reduced inflammation. The process of forming proinflammatory/anti-inflammatory prostaglandins seems to be competitive between the presence of Omega-3 or Omega-6 fatty acids. Omega-6 are found in most vegetable oil (corn, soy, safflower, sunflower, etc) and are converted to pro-inflammatory prostaglandins... while Omega-3 fatty acids are abundant in fish, flax seed oil, etc. The ratio of more Omega-3 to less Omega-6 seems to be the most important in controlling which type of prostaglandin is produced. Good luck!<br><b>References : </b><br> I started something new that focuses on one of the main chemicals that causes inflammation, called prostaglandins. These are known as "local hormones" that get made in various parts of the body, and start acting where they were made (instead of more active hormones that are released in the bloodstream and go everywhere). They are formed by ingesting various types of fats, and their purpose is related to what kind of fat they were made from. Some prostaglandins stimulate inflammation (these are what inspired COX2 inhibitors/antiarthritis drugs; they prevent formation of prostaglandins) while others signal the need for reduced inflammation. The process of forming proinflammatory/anti-inflammatory prostaglandins seems to be competitive between the presence of Omega-3 or Omega-6 fatty acids. Omega-6 are found in most vegetable oil (corn, soy, safflower, sunflower, etc) and are converted to pro-inflammatory prostaglandins… while Omega-3 fatty acids are abundant in fish, flax seed oil, etc. The ratio of more Omega-3 to less Omega-6 seems to be the most important in controlling which type of prostaglandin is produced. Good luck!
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]]> http://dietdownnow.com/diet-for-diabetics/are-there-any-good-long-term-diet-changes-that-i-could-make-that-would-reduce-inflammation/comment-page-1#comment-39396 Avatar Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:53:59 +0000 http://dietdownnow.com/diet-for-diabetics/are-there-any-good-long-term-diet-changes-that-i-could-make-that-would-reduce-inflammation#comment-39396 Blueberries and CoQ10 are anti-inflamatories. Don't eat white bread, and eat lots of fruits and vegetables.<br><b>References : </b><br> Blueberries and CoQ10 are anti-inflamatories. Don’t eat white bread, and eat lots of fruits and vegetables.
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