In this video, we will discuss the following:
How are prebiotics and probiotics beneficial in reducing inflammation? 00:34
Is Vitamin D beneficial in reducing inflammation? 06:15
Is Vitamin E beneficial in reducing inflammation? 06:57
Is zinc beneficial in reducing inflammation? 07:27
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Prebiotics and Probiotics:
Prebiotics belong to the group of food ingredients called dietary fibers. Prebiotics are a subclass of dietary fibers. Apart from having regular properties of dietary fibers, they can additionally be fermented, and used as a food source by good bacteria in the gut like Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria. In this way, prebiotics exert their beneficial role on health by stimulating the growth of good bacteria in the gut. Some foods like whole grain wheat, whole grain corn, oats, soybeans, garlic, onions, leeks, asparagus, artichokes, chicory, and banana have prebiotic effects. Psyllium (also known as ispaghula) also has prebiotic effects, and is available as a husk or powder supplement.
Probiotics are preparations of live bacteria like Lactobacilli and/or Bifidobacteria, or yeasts like Saccharomyces boulardii. Probiotics are naturally present in foods like kefir and yoghurt. Probiotics are also available as supplements.
Many studies have shown that prebiotics help to reduce body inflammation (Ma et al., 2008, Liese et al., 2009, and many more). Probiotics can also help to reduce inflammation (Custodero et al., 2018). Probiotics, like prebiotics, also have a stimulatory effect on the immune system, and can help in delaying and reducing the severity of immunosenescence (Moro-Garcia et al., 2013, and many more).
Disbalance of gut bacteria (or dysbiosis) may also play a role in triggering a number of autoimmune conditions like diabetes mellitus, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and rheumatoid arthritis (Belkaid et al., 2014, de Sousa et al., 2014, Dunne et al., 2014). A disbalance of gut bacteria has also been linked to frailty (van Tongeren et al., 2005), obesity (Furet et al., 2010), colorectal cancer (Chen et al., 2012), allergy (Abrahamsson et al., 2012), irritable bowel syndrome (Carroll et al., 2012), non-alcoholic fatty liver disease or NAFLD (Henao-Mejia et al., 2012), cardiovascular disorders (Karlsson et al., 2012), and Alzheimer’s disease (Porter et al., 2000).
Vitamins and minerals:
The role of Vitamin D and E in reducing inflammation is controversial. However, evidence is stronger for Vitamin D than Vitamin E.
Zinc is a microelement necessary for many functions of the body. A moderate amount of zinc added to the diet may increase the lifespan of older people, which suggests that zinc may contribute to reducing inflammation, and the resultant accelerated aging. (Mocchegiani et al., 2006). Oysters are particularly rich in zinc. Other sources of zinc include seafood like crab and lobsters, red meat and poultry, dairy, beans, whole grains, nuts and seeds (especially pumpkin).
References:
1. Shijin Xia, et al., An Update on Inflamm-Aging: Mechanisms, Prevention, and Treatment. 2017.
2. Anne M. Minihane et al., Low-grade inflammation, diet composition and health: current research evidence and its translation. 2015.
3. Andrea Ticinesi et al., Nutrition and Inflammation in Older Individuals: Focus on Vitamin D, n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Whey Proteins. 2016.
4. Philip C. Caldera et al., Health relevance of the modification of low grade inflammation in ageing (inflammageing) and the role of nutrition. 2017.
5. C. Custodero et al., Evidence-based nutritional and pharmacological interventions targeting chronic low-grade inflammation in middle-age and older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 2018.
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