Summary This study investigated the association among omega-3 fatty acids, C-reactive protein (CRP) and exposure to mercury, an environmental contaminant in fish. CRP is a marker for inflammation and higher levels are associated with an increased risk to develop diseases. Data from 1395 healthy men were analyzed. The results showed that high omega-3 fatty acid…
Summary This study examined the association between vitamin C and inflammation. 3258 men without cardiovascular diseases were included. Dietary habits and vitamin C intake were assessed by a questionnaire. The results suggested that vitamin C had anti-inflammatory effects in healthy men. Further details can be found in the study. References S Goya Wannamethee, Gordon D O…
Summary This study investigated whether a special nutrient mixture is able to fight inflammation. The experiments were performed using human cells. The results showed that the mixture of vitamin C, tea-derived compounds and selected amino acids had a strong potential against inflammation. Further details can be found in the study. References Lesley E Rhodes, Hassan Shahbakhti, Richard…
Summary This study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of curcumin with piperine (plant-derived compound) on oxidative stress (imbalance between free radicals production and the body antioxidant defenses) in patients with tropical pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas, TP). 20 patients with TP were randomly assigned to receive either 500 mg of curcumin with 5 mg…