Named products that help relieve inflammation
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Researchers from the State of Alabama (USA) found that using certain foods can fight inflammation. Inflammation is a normal reaction of the human body, but if the process drags on for a long time, healthy tissues are destroyed.
Inflammation is a process that occurs in a living organism in response to damage to the cellular structure, or a process aimed at eliminating irritants in the area of damage.
The main purpose of inflammatory processes is the detection and destruction of toxic substances that are formed in damaged tissues, excluding the possibility of their further spread in the body. The inflammatory process helps the body fight infection, but in the event that the process is delayed and the body's defense system goes down, healthy cells are also destroyed.
Among the destructive processes that can cause inflammation, experts pointed out that inflammation promotes obesity and the appearance of excess weight. Obesity, in turn, causes cardiovascular diseases, hypodynamia and creates favorable conditions for the development of metabolic syndrome. Nutritionists advise all people who suffer from excessive weight, pay attention to some products that help and lose weight, and reduce inflammation in the body. First of all, experts advise to include in the daily diet products with high fiber content.
Nutritionists have compiled a list of products that are mandatory for all who wish to stop the inflammatory processes in the body:
- any citrus fruit. The fruit of citrus fruits contains a large amount of vitamin C and vitamin E, which are considered to be the best antioxidants. Antioxidants are natural substances that can slow down the oxidation processes in the body. There is a widespread belief that foods containing antioxidants of natural origin can slow down the aging process.
- any fresh green vegetables (cucumbers, green bell peppers, cabbage, spinach) and leaves of green salad. In green vegetables, a large amount of vitamin K is found, which refers to fat-soluble vitamins. The substance plays a significant role in the healthy work of the genitourinary system, in the metabolism, and it is indispensable in the process of assimilation of calcium in the body.
- tomatoes and fresh tomato paste. Tomatoes are the main source of vitally important lycopene pigment, which determines the color of this vegetable. The main function of lycopene is antioxidant, it is able to reduce oxidative processes, which slows down the development of such a disease as atherosclerosis. Many experts believe that products containing lycopene can be used as a preventive measure for dangerous oncological diseases. Recent studies have shown the ability of lycopene-containing vegetables to prevent the formation of prostate cancer.
- red sea fish (salmon, trout, keta). Oily marine fish contains useful fatty acids, which are recommended for use even for people who adhere to strict diets.
Dietitians strongly recommend that you regularly eat all of the above products. Introduction to the diet of fruits, fresh vegetables and fresh fish will positively affect the overall health and help to normalize the metabolism. In addition, citrus fruits, green vegetables, baked or steamed fish - the basis of delicious and dietary nutrition, which will help get rid of not only destructive inflammatory processes, but also from extra pounds.
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