12/02/2023
In my video "Foods That Cause Inflammation," (https://bit.ly/3ndZUFH) I talked about foods that can contribute to inflammation, like meat and sugar, versus foods that don’t, like nuts. But what about anti-inflammatory foods that actually attenuate that inflammation?
Add blueberries to a high-fat meal with a high glycemic load, and get a significant drop in interleukin-6 (IL-6), an inflammatory marker. Why? Might it be the antioxidants? Antioxidant supplements failed miserably when put to the test, and there was no benefit from antioxidant vitamins and minerals, like vitamins C or E, beta-carotene, or selenium.
So, maybe it’s the special antioxidant pigments, the anthocyanins that give berries those bright red, blue, and purple colors. Indeed, that’s what dozens of randomized controlled trials have demonstrated. In fact, half a dozen studies combined show that pomegranates, a fruit packed with anthocyanin pigments, can bring down inflammation over time. Watch the video "Which Foods Are Anti-Inflammatory?" at https://bit.ly/3Ew45DX to learn more about other foods that may be helpful for reducing inflammation.
