For years the use of quercetin for allergies has been
somewhat empirical information, meaning common knowledge. A lot of companies
have sold quercetin and a lot of the research has been done on animal models
with quercetin and allergies. Recently research on human cell models have shown
that quercetin does indeed reduce histamine release and help to modulate cytokine
inflammation response, reducing inflammation and allergenic reactions. SOME
experts looking for more information about quercetin have done a systemic
review and meta-analysis on quercetin coming up with some other good news about
quercetin.
After review of many studies (meta-analysis) results showed that
supplementation of 500 milligrams or more a day reduce CRP (c—reactive
proteins). CRP proteins are a sensitive blood marker for inflammation and
infection or chronic disease in the body, and can be present for many reasons.
What becomes so critical is that quercetin is effective in lowering CRP
proteins and modulation of inflammation was found with quercetin making
quercetin an effective product for inflammation. Quercetin food sources include
Waist hip ratio is a simple body check that can be done easily in the
house. The method uses a simple tape measure that can be bought for a small
amount of money. Measure the largest area around the buttocks, then measure the
waist around the navel. Take the waist measurement and divide it with the hip
measurement. The ratio that appears is called the waist hip ratio (WHR) and is
a power full tool for preventing heart disease (atherosclerosis). The WHR is
also a strong indicator for potential diabetes. The numbers you can look to for
safety are .8 or below for females and .9 or below for males.
Recent research
has also indicated aging with increased WHR is more of a critical factor than
obesity by itself in relation to mortality. Simply put abdominal fat around the
waist is something to pay attention to for prevention of disease.
For the last few years we have seen a lot of information
about calcium and heart disease. Some studies indicate that the use of
supplemental calcium and cardiovascular disease prevention is controversial.
Some of the most recent studies have indicated calcium supplementation is not
associated with cardiovascular disease risk. Recent research is not indicating
dietary calcium is
associated with decreased CVD risk. This study done with a Korea population,
most studies in the past have been done with Caucasian population, indicates
that higher dietary calcium intake with food and supplementation had a decrease
in cardiovascular disease, but did not have a reduction in stroke or bone
fracture. Additionally the higher calcium consumption resulted in reduced blood
pressure. Some individuals had a slight increase in BP for a short duration
followed by a reduced BP, suggesting higher calcium intake is associated with
reduced BP.
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