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.