Live Long and Prosper: Nutrition

Live Long and Prosper: Nutrition

Supplementation for inflammation:
i. Omega-3-fatty acid (AKA Fish Oil, Cod Liver Oil, EPA / DHA)
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) / DHA (docosahexaenoic)
a. Omega-6 v. Omega-3.
1. Natural ratio in the body of Omega- 6 : Omega – 3 = 2:1
2. Most Americans have been found to have a ratio of 20:1 due to our diets high in SATURATED FATS, TRANS-FATS
3. Diets high in Omega-6 stimulated production of inflammatory cells in the body(American Health Foundation) (also found Omega-6 promoted Colon Cancer)
4. Omega-6 found in: Saturated Fats and Corn Oil (High Fructose Corn Syrup)

*Omega-3 have a vast amount of research being done on them. I recieved some of this information from the University of Maryland Medical Center

http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/omega-3-000316.htm

ii. Antioxidants: Attatch to free radicals in the body.
1. We need Oxygen to live. Use of oxygen forms a reactive oxygen which is harmful to the body => Oxidative damage to cells (free radical production)
2. Exercise / Strenuous exercise . Increases O2 consumption. Increases oxidation (free radical promotion). Promotes inflammation. Inflammation helps bring in necessary cells to repair tissue.

*Body is designed to maintain proper levels of free radicals. As we age, increased production of free radicals.

ANTIOXIDANT SUPPLEMENTATION IS A LARGELY RESEARCHED:
It is largely based on the Oxidation Reaction Theory of Aging. Here are a few major
a. Absorbic Acid (Vit. C):
b. Carotenoids (Vitamin A) Licopene
c. Vitamin E (tocopherol)
f. Selenium (mineral)
g. Co-enzyme Q10
d. Conditions:
i. Diabetes Mellitus:
ii. Heart Disease
iii. Stroke
iv. Alzheimer's
v. Osteoarthritis
vi. Rheumatoid Arthritis
vii. Condtions ending with –itis (i.e. tendonitis, gingivitis, etc. )


THE BOTTOM LINE
Supplementation CAN NOT REPLACE NATURAL FOODS! However, if proper nutrients are not consumed additional supplements should be taken.

A list of foods can be found following this link:

http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/news/20040617/antioxidants-found-unexpected-foods


A LONG AND HEALTHY LIFE IS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS THROUGH ADVICE AND TREATMENT FROM YOUR CHIROPRACTOR