Transcript Decreasing Inflammation in Athletes

by
Dr. Jen Mundt
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Immune response to overwork of a joint,
injuries, bad diet, pathogens, etc.
Prolonged inflammation, known as chronic
inflammation, is characterized by simultaneous
destruction and healing of the tissue from the
inflammatory process.
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Increased inflammation causes:
Joint destruction
 Cardiovascular disease
 Chronic Allergies
 Nutrient deficiencies
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What to eat
& What NOT to eat!
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Cow’s milk, beef, liver, pork, lamb
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Arachidonic acid is the direct precursor to proinflammatory and pain-promoting immune markers
Saturated fats: activates pro-inflammatory
markers
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Cream: marked oxidative stress and lipid
peroxidation that lasts for 3 hours after you eat
Corn oil: rapidly activates pro-inflammatory effect
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High glycemic OR carbohydrate dominant
foods (white bread, sugar, high-carb fast-foodstyle breakfast):
Oxidative stress
 Inflammation
 Suppressed immune function  infection or
dysbiosis
 Promotes bacterial overgrowth – inherently proinflammatory
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Chemical preservatives & artificial sweeteners
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Whole Foods:
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Fruits
Veggies
Seeds
Nuts
Whole grains
Omega-3, Omega-6 & Omega-9 Fatty acids
Lean Sources of Protein
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Lean meats
Fatty cold-water fish
Soy
Whey proteins
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Organic Foods
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Non-genetically modified (usually, but not always)
Non-irradiated
Grown without pesticides, herbicides, non-organic
fertilizers, antibiotics or hormones
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More nutrients
Taste better
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Meats: Grass-fed, grass-finished organic meats
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Critical in detox process of liver
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Maintains energy
Promotes healthy functioning of liver, kidneys &
other organs
Provides liquid to lubricate joints
BEWARE of “sports drinks” OR “high energy
drinks”
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Toxic build up  systemic manifestations
High in sugar (pro-inflammatory)
Try Electrolyte mix instead
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Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA), EPA, DHA, GLA
and oleic acid:
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fatty acid supplementation
Anti-inflammatory
Maintains integrity and functionality of cells
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Vitamin C
Anti-inflammatory
 Builds & maintains collagen (component in all
connective tissue, including cartilage)
 Take with alpha lipoic acid
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Vitamin D
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Common deficiency
 Chronic illness or chronic musculoskeletal pain
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Anti-inflammatory
Immune boosting
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Vitamin E
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Natural (d-alpha) tocopherols OR
D-a-tocopherol succinate
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Bioflavonoids
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Green tea
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Antioxidant
Resveratrol
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Decreases bruising
Decreases edema due to inflammation
Antioxidant
Curcumin
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Extremely anti-inflammatory
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Quercitin
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Ginger
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Anti-inflammatory
Antioxidant
Antihistamine
Extremely anti-inflammatory
Bromelain
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Glucosamine sulfate
Stimulates manufacture of GAGs by chondrocytes
and promotes incorporation of sulfur into cartilage
 Increases ability to absorb shock
 Absorption rate 90-98%
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Chondroitin sulfate, bovine cartilage
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Mixed of intact or partially hydrolized GAGs
Absorption rate 13%
Jen Mundt, ND
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