From what I’ve read and been told, inflammation is attributed to the cause of arthritis, heart disease, premature aging, and other issues. Is inflammation really something we should be concerned about or is it all hype?
I would believe it.
It’s not hype. There’s a good graphic that if you google inflammation and click images, should pop up.
You can add cancer, T2 diabetes, cataracts, etc to that list as well.
Perhaps google IL-6 / interluekin-6 / cytokines, for more info.
4 dietary keys to reduce inflammation.
- reduce sugar
- reduce vegetable oils and consume more omega-3s
- eliminate trans fat
- this may be a bit controversial, but reduce/eliminate wheat/gluten
and of course don’t smoke, eat organic produce, reduce stress, get good sleep
[quote]jehovasfitness wrote:
It’s not hype. There’s a good graphic that if you google inflammation and click images, should pop up.
You can add cancer, T2 diabetes, cataracts, etc to that list as well.
Perhaps google IL-6 / interluekin-6 / cytokines, for more info.
4 dietary keys to reduce inflammation.
- reduce sugar
- reduce vegetable oils and consume more omega-3s
- eliminate trans fat
- this may be a bit controversial, but reduce/eliminate wheat/gluten
and of course don’t smoke, eat organic produce, reduce stress, get good sleep[/quote]
Right on, Whiton addresses inflammation in his diet protocol
joshwhiton.com/?p=1680
[quote]jehovasfitness wrote:
- this may be a bit controversial, but reduce/eliminate wheat/gluten
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I don’t think it’s that controversial. It’s just that it is being touted as the cause of all health problems and removing it from the diet is being promoted as a cure all. There is no such thing as one factor to rule them all to people’s health.
I think dairy might be an even stronger candidate for causing inflammation but like wheat/gluten I say it depends on the person and their genetics.
[quote]debraD wrote:
[quote]jehovasfitness wrote:
- this may be a bit controversial, but reduce/eliminate wheat/gluten
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I don’t think it’s that controversial. It’s just that it is being touted as the cause of all health problems and removing it from the diet is being promoted as a cure all. There is no such thing as one factor to rule them all to people’s health.
I think dairy might be an even stronger candidate for causing inflammation but like wheat/gluten I say it depends on the person and their genetics.
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even grass-fed cheese? Cause I eat about an oz of that errday.
[quote]debraD wrote:
[quote]jehovasfitness wrote:
- this may be a bit controversial, but reduce/eliminate wheat/gluten
[/quote]
I don’t think it’s that controversial. It’s just that it is being touted as the cause of all health problems and removing it from the diet is being promoted as a cure all. There is no such thing as one factor to rule them all to people’s health.
I think dairy might be an even stronger candidate for causing inflammation but like wheat/gluten I say it depends on the person and their genetics.
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So then the advice to drink a gallon of milk a day to get bigger is bad?
I appreciate the responses so far, this site gives information on the inflammation factor in foods:
[quote]dreadlocks1221 wrote:
[quote]debraD wrote:
[quote]jehovasfitness wrote:
- this may be a bit controversial, but reduce/eliminate wheat/gluten
[/quote]
I don’t think it’s that controversial. It’s just that it is being touted as the cause of all health problems and removing it from the diet is being promoted as a cure all. There is no such thing as one factor to rule them all to people’s health.
I think dairy might be an even stronger candidate for causing inflammation but like wheat/gluten I say it depends on the person and their genetics.
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So then the advice to drink a gallon of milk a day to get bigger is bad?
I appreciate the responses so far, this site gives information on the inflammation factor in foods:
http://nutritiondata.self.com/
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I’ve seen that site and always wondered how they measured their index.
[quote]Bonesaw93 wrote:
[quote]dreadlocks1221 wrote:
[quote]debraD wrote:
[quote]jehovasfitness wrote:
- this may be a bit controversial, but reduce/eliminate wheat/gluten
[/quote]
I don’t think it’s that controversial. It’s just that it is being touted as the cause of all health problems and removing it from the diet is being promoted as a cure all. There is no such thing as one factor to rule them all to people’s health.
I think dairy might be an even stronger candidate for causing inflammation but like wheat/gluten I say it depends on the person and their genetics.
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So then the advice to drink a gallon of milk a day to get bigger is bad?
I appreciate the responses so far, this site gives information on the inflammation factor in foods:
http://nutritiondata.self.com/
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I’ve seen that site and always wondered how they measured their index.
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my guess is partially or fully related to omega 6:3 ratio, just a guess though
[quote]debraD wrote:
[quote]jehovasfitness wrote:
- this may be a bit controversial, but reduce/eliminate wheat/gluten
[/quote]
I don’t think it’s that controversial. It’s just that it is being touted as the cause of all health problems and removing it from the diet is being promoted as a cure all. There is no such thing as one factor to rule them all to people’s health.
I think dairy might be an even stronger candidate for causing inflammation but like wheat/gluten I say it depends on the person and their genetics.
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Well, if someone agrees taht wheat is inflammatory to the gut, and they deny the fact that wheat is bad for health, they probably don’t have a good understanding of how involved gut health is for us.
In fact, Dr. Bryan Walsh has gone as far to say that if one were to only improve one system of their body to improve their overall health it would be gut health.
[quote]jehovasfitness wrote:
[quote]debraD wrote:
[quote]jehovasfitness wrote:
- this may be a bit controversial, but reduce/eliminate wheat/gluten
[/quote]
I don’t think it’s that controversial. It’s just that it is being touted as the cause of all health problems and removing it from the diet is being promoted as a cure all. There is no such thing as one factor to rule them all to people’s health.
I think dairy might be an even stronger candidate for causing inflammation but like wheat/gluten I say it depends on the person and their genetics.
[/quote]
Well, if someone agrees taht wheat is inflammatory to the gut, and they deny the fact that wheat is bad for health, they probably don’t have a good understanding of how involved gut health is for us.
In fact, Dr. Bryan Walsh has gone as far to say that if one were to only improve one system of their body to improve their overall health it would be gut health.
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Dude gut health is so important… it’s like a second brain, and the connection your gut has with your actual brain is absolutely crazy (via the nervous system). One thing I absolutely do NOT skimp out on is probiotics.
[quote]jehovasfitness wrote:
[quote]debraD wrote:
[quote]jehovasfitness wrote:
- this may be a bit controversial, but reduce/eliminate wheat/gluten
[/quote]
I don’t think it’s that controversial. It’s just that it is being touted as the cause of all health problems and removing it from the diet is being promoted as a cure all. There is no such thing as one factor to rule them all to people’s health.
I think dairy might be an even stronger candidate for causing inflammation but like wheat/gluten I say it depends on the person and their genetics.
[/quote]
Well, if someone agrees taht wheat is inflammatory to the gut, and they deny the fact that wheat is bad for health, they probably don’t have a good understanding of how involved gut health is for us.
In fact, Dr. Bryan Walsh has gone as far to say that if one were to only improve one system of their body to improve their overall health it would be gut health.
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That’s not what I meant. What I meant was wheat consumption isn’t the full story on what is causing everyone’s health problems. I think wheat is inflammatory for some people but I can’t honestly say that I believe it is for all people. Same with dairy. It’s in your genes and what is going on and living in your gut as an individual and removing both dairy or wheat from everyone’s diet is not going to cure all disease.
I know I feel better when I don’t eat a lot of wheat products (same with potatoes…) but my boyfriend lives off rye bread sandwiches and is in great health. I haven’t noticed any changes with or without dairy, except I struggle to get enough calories without dairy. But he has some problems with it.
When I am talking to someone with health issues and they want to know what i think I often tell them to experiment with cutting sugar, wheat or dairy from their diet and see how they feel. But I am not willing to claim that I know how their body will respond to any or all of those things. Although the sugar one is a bit more universal ( yet there are some people who can still eat a lot of it and have no negative consequences, but that’s just one of those things I guess, bastards! )
I am still reconsidering dairy because a person I know who can demonstrate they know what they are doing in terms of health and performance and recovery told me they don’t consume dairy because it’s inflammatory so I’m thinking about that 
Just because he’s healthy, yet eats rye bread, doesn’t really rule out inflammation. People can get acute inflammation and have it not really affect anything if a lot of other stuff in their lifestyle is in check.
[quote]PB Andy wrote:
Just because he’s healthy, yet eats rye bread, doesn’t really rule out inflammation. People can get acute inflammation and have it not really affect anything if a lot of other stuff in their lifestyle is in check.[/quote]
If he’s healthy then why would you think that there is? Perhaps some people really can eat the stuff.
Edit: ftr I make him cut way back on it though. Just because too much of anything is still riskier than moderation even if it seems fine. He hasn’t noticed any change in his health however. His family are really healthy people and live long healthy lives. My people drop dead at 50 of heart disease or cancer.
I don’t why it’s such a radical idea that not everyone shares the same food intolerances or the same immune system responses. That’s why you experiment and find out what gives YOU good health and what doesn’t.
[quote]debraD wrote:
I don’t why it’s such a radical idea that not everyone shares the same food intolerances or the same immune system responses. That’s why you experiment and find out what gives YOU good health and what doesn’t.[/quote]
I actually tolerate wheat just fine… gut-wise. I can eat a loaf of the stuff easily. But I do notice cravings/addiction-type stuff after eating it.
also wheat is bad and g@y for everyone pz out
[quote]PB Andy wrote:
[quote]debraD wrote:
I don’t why it’s such a radical idea that not everyone shares the same food intolerances or the same immune system responses. That’s why you experiment and find out what gives YOU good health and what doesn’t.[/quote]
I actually tolerate wheat just fine… gut-wise. I can eat a loaf of the stuff easily. But I do notice cravings/addiction-type stuff after eating it.
also wheat is bad and g@y for everyone pz out[/quote]
Or…maybe you crave it because it’s fucking delicious =D
Jk. You obviously know how it affects you.
[quote]debraD wrote:
[quote]PB Andy wrote:
[quote]debraD wrote:
I don’t why it’s such a radical idea that not everyone shares the same food intolerances or the same immune system responses. That’s why you experiment and find out what gives YOU good health and what doesn’t.[/quote]
I actually tolerate wheat just fine… gut-wise. I can eat a loaf of the stuff easily. But I do notice cravings/addiction-type stuff after eating it.
also wheat is bad and g@y for everyone pz out[/quote]
Or…maybe you crave it because it’s fucking delicious =D
Jk. You obviously know how it affects you.
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nah son. I actually prefer eating rice and other carb sources, taste-wise, but something about wheat turns on some craving switch or something. And it’s not just the whole glucose-insulin cycle and my blood sugar because I can eat a bowl of a ice cream (all dat sugar) and feel quite content.
also ice cream is da bomb
[quote]jehovasfitness wrote:
It’s not hype. There’s a good graphic that if you google inflammation and click images, should pop up.
You can add cancer, T2 diabetes, cataracts, etc to that list as well.
Perhaps google IL-6 / interluekin-6 / cytokines, for more info.
4 dietary keys to reduce inflammation.
- reduce sugar
- reduce vegetable oils and consume more omega-3s
- eliminate trans fat
- this may be a bit controversial, but reduce/eliminate wheat/gluten
and of course don’t smoke, eat organic produce, reduce stress, get good sleep[/quote]
- vegetable oils… does that include olive oil?
[quote]ProjectX wrote:
[quote]jehovasfitness wrote:
It’s not hype. There’s a good graphic that if you google inflammation and click images, should pop up.
You can add cancer, T2 diabetes, cataracts, etc to that list as well.
Perhaps google IL-6 / interluekin-6 / cytokines, for more info.
4 dietary keys to reduce inflammation.
- reduce sugar
- reduce vegetable oils and consume more omega-3s
- eliminate trans fat
- this may be a bit controversial, but reduce/eliminate wheat/gluten
and of course don’t smoke, eat organic produce, reduce stress, get good sleep[/quote]
- vegetable oils… does that include olive oil?
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olives are a fruit 
or so I think…
just because someone is “healthy” as mentioned doesn’t mean too much. Heart disease is caused by inflammation, inflammation that one won’t detect, and it doesn’t happen overnight
it can take decades for a disease to manifest itself. If one truely can handle wheat or dairy or whatever then one should see near optimal bloodwork, not “good” but optimal on markers such as hsCRP, homocysteine and checking for leaky gut markers through blood or stool testing.