Anti-Inflammatory Spices & Herbs

 

Inflammation is a normal process of our body, a reaction that serves to fight infections. However, one of the major health problems today is that due to certain inappropriate lifestyle habits -such as an unbalanced diet or diet rich in sugars-, high levels of stress or certain diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, chronic inflammation occurs. 

Chronic inflammation is a breeding ground for increasing the risk of suffering from different pathologies such as cancer. One of the great tools to combat it is to eat a proper diet and include foods that help combat this disorder. 

Garlic

Garlic has been used for thousands of years to fight infections, thanks to its antibacterial properties. But it is also an ally in the fight against chronic inflammation, especially due to certain components such as sulfur, allicin, diallyl disulfide and S-allylcysteine.

Cardamom

This spice helps reduce the inflammatory markers CRP, IL-6, TNF-α, and MDA. It also has other health benefits because it has antioxidant properties that help prevent cell aging. 

Ginseng

Ginseng has energizing properties, which is why it is widely used as a vitamin supplement. There are two types, Asian ginseng and American ginseng. Its active compounds reduce inflammatory markers such as TNF-α and interleukin 1 beta (IL-1β).

Ginger

Another of the foods that has been used for years to treat the symptoms of colds, migraines, nausea or arthritis. Its consumption is very beneficial and helps reduce inflammatory markers such as TNF-α and interleukin 1 beta (IL-1β).