Anti-Inflammatory Nutrients



• Antioxidants ( some top antioxidant foods include: goji berries, blueberries, dark chocolate, pecans, artichoke, elderberries, cranberries, blackberries, matcha and cilantro.)

  • Some of my favorites:

    • Goji Berries

    • Eating Evolved Dark Chocolate

    • Dried Elderberries

    • Foursigmatic Matcha

  • ORAC ( oxygen radical absorbency capacity) is a test to show the TAC( total antioxidant capacity)

  • A good way to remember if a food has a high amount of antioxidants is its vibrant color and smell/taste.

• Vitamins/ Minerals : we need these for a lot of functions to happen properly in the body.

  • The best vitamins/minerals for the job are: vitamins A,Bs,C,D,E,&K and Coenzyme Q10, Glutathione, and Magnesium.

  • Check out an earlier post of mine with great vitamin/mineral options by clicking this link How To Choose the Right Multivitamin

• Essential Fatty Acids: we want to get most of these through omega

  • 3s due to them being precursors of DHA and EPA and they can reduce the production of molecules and substances that increase inflammation.

  • Food Sources: walnuts, flax seed, chia seed, fatty fish, almonds, hemp, leafy greens, olive oil, eggs, etc.

  • My favorites:

    • Barleans Omega Swirl

    • Walnuts

    • Season Brand Wild Mackerel

    • Nutiva Chia Seed

    • Spectrum Essentials Ground Flaxseed

    • Colavita Olive Oil

• Nutrients:

  • Bromelain: sulfur containing enzyme in pineapple that blocks the pro-inflammatory prostaglandin and is most effective for respiratory issues like bronchitis and sinusitis

  • Carotenoids: these are most helpful for inflammation in the skin due to them being depleted as a result of it.

  • Flavonoids: these directly counter inflammation by blocking synthesis of messenger molecules that promote inflammation.

  • Magnesium salicylate ( what is used in NSAIDS)

• Amino Acids:

  • glutamine: it is the preferred fuel of cells lining the small intestine, and so it is already widely used for intestinal support outside of its anti-inflammatory properties. It will lower the levels of messaging of inflammation.

  • My favorite Products for Glutamine:

    • Now Glutamine Supplement

    • Thorne Research L-Glutamine Caps

    • Metagenics Glutagenics

    • Biotics Research L-Glutamine Powder

  • lysine: It can be associated with lowering inflammation when it is added to other molecules. Like when it is added onto aspirin it can improve the effectiveness.

  • My favorites for L-Lysine:

    • Pure Encapsulations L-Lysine

    • Thorne Research L-Lysine

    • Now L-Lysine Powder

• Herbs:

  • aloe vera: mostly used topically by the gel that is inside the plant for treating burns. It contains both fatty acids (GLA) and (ETA)

    • Aloe Vera Gel Capsules

  • echinacea: a root that has been used to treat: fevers, snake & insect bites, and many skin problems. Along with those it has been used for things like cold and flue prevention, treatment of infections, and purification of blood and lymph.

    • Traditional Medicinals Echinacea Tea

    • Yogi Tea Echinacea Immunity

    • Echinacea Capsules

  • garlic: has a multitude of anti inflammatory properties but has been linked in the help of inflammatory bowel disease.

  • ginger: has been used in studies for osteoarthritis and rheumatism to reduce swelling and joint pain.

    • Organic Ground Ginger Root

    • Ginger Juice

  • licorice: the root is known as the great detoxifier.

  • turmeric: curcumin in it lowers the level of messaging molecules that trigger inflammation.

    • Organic Ground Turmeric

    • Primal Kitchen Turmeric Collagen Fuel

  • Hemp Oil: hemp has been known to help calm down inflammatory response in the body.