Simple Explanation of Why Fish Oil Helps Inflammation in Diabetes~!

"Fish oil has long been promoted for its role in brain and heart health. Now, scientists have a clearer picture of how the omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil work to reduce chronic inflammation in diabetes patients."


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Molecular biology provides clues to health benefits of olive oil.

"Health conscious consumers have long known that virgin olive oil is a good choice when it comes to preparing meals and dipping breads. Now, a team of researchers, including one with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), has found that phenolic components in olive oil actually modify genes that are involved in the inflammatory response."

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Bilberry extract shows colitis benefits: Animal study

Bilberry: Bilberries are found in very acidic, nutrient-poor soils throughout the temperate and subarctic regions of the world. They are closely related to North American wild and cultivated blueberries and huckleberries in the genus Vaccinium. One characteristic of bilberries is that they produce single or paired berries on the bush instead of clusters, as the blueberry does. (Wipedia)

"Anthocyanin-rich extracts from bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) may reduce inflammation in colitis patients and offer a natural alternative to steroids, suggests new research."

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Source: Bilberry. Wipedia. Retrieved on June 3, 2010. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bilberry

Coffee consumption reduces inflammation and increases HDL cholesterol

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High fat diet increases inflammation in the mouse colon

This will be the nutrition blog until I get my other blog back -- seems the spam police do not the difference between "accurate"- research-based health information from spam....

High fat diet increases inflammation in the mouse colon

ScienceDaily (2010-01-02) -- Colorectal cancer, the third most common type of cancer worldwide, has been linked to an increased prevalence of the Western diet: one high in fat and low in fiber, vitamin D and calcium. Now, scientists have shown what happens to colon tissue when mice are fed such a diet: an inflammatory response that could be the trigger for carcinogenic processes. ... > read full article