are only now getting underway. Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston are recruiting patients with normal or low cholesterol and high CRP to see if the statins do in fact lower CRP. Ridker himself states, "CRP has been demonstrated to actively contribute to all stages of atherogenesis, participating in endothelial dysfunction, atheroscleroticplaque formation, plaque maturation, plaque destabilization and eventual rupture". He suggests the pharmaceutical industry might try to develop a drug that lowers CRP.
elevate the risk of systemic atherosclerosis. The connection between insulin insensitivity and inflammation is supported by a recent report in the literature that Metformin reduces CReactive Protein in overweight patients with diabetes. Metformin is an oral diabetic agent that improves insulin sensitivity by making insulin receptors more sensitive to insulin. Therefore Metformin is important in the armamentarium against atherosclerosis.
notion that obesity, (particularly central obesity) and insulin insensitivity contribute to inflammation and therefore
Any lifestyle changes directed at glucose and insulin control would aid in reducing CRP. A whole foods diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fiber, and omega 3 fatty acids is a diet that lowers inflammation. A diet that avoids saturated fats (fats from animal sources) and trans fatty acids (partially hydrogenated oils) is also important. Nut oils, olive oil, coconut oil are much better choices.
resistance and had lower levels of systemic inflammation "
A diet high in refined carbohydrates (highly processed, sugar laden foods) should be avoided. Some nutritionists speak in terms of a low carbohydrate diet or a diet rich in foods that have a low glycemic index. This is inaccurate advice
In the meantime, there are proactive steps people can take to lower systemic inflammation. Recurrent throughout the literature is the
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in my opinion and leads to confusion and diet failure amongst the public. The glycemic index is an artificial tool food scientists use to calculate how quickly a food will raise blood glucose in a laboratory setting. The glycemic load is a much more important number to be aware of. The glycemic load represents a number that reflects how much blood sugar is raised when a person eats a particular food. It considers the fiber content of a specific food which affects how that food is metabolized. Raw carrots have a high glycemic index, however they have a reasonable glycemic load. I've never seen anyone become obese by consuming too many carrots. I've seen them turn orange, but not obese. [Ed.- For more information concerning the glycemic load of most foods go the website www.glycemicindex.com] Regular daily aerobic exercise can improve insulin sensitivity, raise HDL cholesterol, help maintain weight, which in turn will lower the risk of atherosclerosis. The effectiveness of lifestyle changes in reducing inflammation and CRP can be enhanced by carefully selected nutritional supplements. Dehydroepiandrosterone
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