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New Research Suggests A New Way to Fight Inflammation
Lead author, Yungshung Ma, at the University of Massachusetts finds from his study over 500 participants with an average age of 48, that a diet high in fiber may play a role in reducing inflammation and, thus, the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. “Our results support the current dietary guideline, which recommends 20 to 35 grams of fiber per day, including both soluble and insoluble fiber,” concludes Ma.


The study looked at C-reactive protein (CRP) which is produced by the liver and is a known marker for inflammation. Increased levels of CRP are a good predictor for the onset of both type-2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

“The likelihood of elevated CRP was 63 per cent lower in participants in highest quartile of total fiber intake than in participants in the lowest quartile, reports MA. More simply stated, those who consumed higher total fiber diets were shown to have lower CRP scores than those without the high fiber diet content.

The researchers admitted that the mechanism of exactly how dietary fiber could reduce inflammation is not clear. However, they suspect that fiber may reduce the oxidation of fats which is linked to oxidative stress and increased levels of inflammation.

Another explanation is that soluble fiber may act as prebiotics by boosting conditions for bacteria in the intestinal tract, improving gut health and subsequently preventing inflammation.

Cited Source: ProHealthnetwork.com/4-10-06; Daniells, Stephen; Decision News.

Our Conclusion: A diet high dietary fiber can benefit us in many ways. And since inflammation is a key problem for those vulnerable or suffering from RSIs, why not take the hint and increase the fiber in your diet.

Our Tips for the Day:
Tip 1: Only 3 figs daily provide the total daily fiber recommended by the FDA.
Tip 2: Add a half a cup of the grain, quinoa, (pronounced Keen'-Wah) to your diet three times a week and receive high fiber and top quality energy sources.
 

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