Useful ingredients
Vegetables such as cabbage provide a lot of vitamin C and numerous secondary plant substances such as glucosinolates, which have an anti-inflammatory effect.
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All berries contain flavonoids, which are also secondary plant substances. They slow down the formation of messenger substances that increase inflammation in the body.
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From leeks to garlic: All onions contain sulfides, anti-inflammatory sulfur compounds.
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Herbs contain large amounts of secondary plant substances and essential oils. For example, thyme contains thymol and mint menthol, which have an anti-inflammatory effect by interfering with the messenger metabolism of the immune system.
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The anti-inflammatory effect of wild herbs such as chamomile has been proven in many studies. As a tea, it relieves discomfort in the mouth and gastrointestinal tract. It inhibits prostaglandins, messenger substances that promote inflammatory processes in the body.
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Spices, especially those used in Indian and Asian cuisine, are not only rich in secondary plant substances. They also stimulate blood circulation. In the case of arthrosis, for example, the synovial membrane is strengthened and the focus of inflammation is reduced.
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Good things from the sea: Both algae and sea fish contain omega-3 fatty acids, which provide building blocks for interleukins. These messenger substances reduce chronic immune reactions.
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A handful of nuts every day: A study shows that their consumption reduces inflammatory biomarkers in the body. Especially walnuts.
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High-quality vegetable oils from olives, hemp or linseed have shown a positive effect on rheumatic diseases, for example.
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Fermented vegetables provide fiber and probiotics. The latter are food for bacteria in the colon that produce anti-inflammatory fatty acids.
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With the right diet, symptoms can be alleviated both in the case of acute infections and chronic inflammation.
Many diseases such as diabetes, rheumatism and many types of cancer are based on chronic inflammation in the body. External influences such as environmental toxins, obesity, stress, smoking or alcohol can also fuel inflammation. The symptoms of the diseases are combated with medication, but these are often associated with side effects.
An unfavorable diet with a lot of sugar, finished products and animal fat also fuels inflammatory processes, but you can counteract this with the right diet. Whatever the cause of inflammation, certain foods contain ingredients such as antioxidants, fiber, fatty acids or plant pigments that have an anti-inflammatory effect on the immune system.
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