Did you know that those who suffer from obesity have what is known as a low-grade inflammatory state? It is not yet known whether this state precedes or follows weight gain, although it is clear that the relationship between cellular inflammation and obesity exists.
The inflammatory state typical of people with obesity reveals once again that our eating behavior, thoughts, decisions and actions related to food.
CELLULAR INFLAMMATION
- It is due to an acidified body due to inadequate nutrition, a toxic environment, stress or negative emotions, and lack of exercise.
- Inflammation cannot occur in a highly alkaline bloodstream. And inflammation cannot exist when our immune system is healthy.
- More and more we are realizing that inflammation is the beginning of all diseases, such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, gout, kidney disease, and that it plays a very important role in stealing our vitality, keeping us sick. , tired and depressed.
Cellular inflammation and obesity
Currently, obesity can be defined as a chronic low-grade inflammatory state caused by:
- Changes in the intestinal microbiota
- Oxidative stress
- Excessive release of pro-inflammatory factors
- Over-activation of peripheral macrophages
In this sense, it seems that the relationship between cellular inflammation and obesity begins in adipose tissue: the hypertrophied adipocytes of an obese person secrete pro-inflammatory cytokines and these, in turn, attract pro-inflammatory macrophages. All these substances end up disseminating throughout the body.
Added to this is the fact that most of the habits that generate obesity, stress, junk food, insomnia, and a sedentary lifestyle are pro-inflammatory, together with the pro-inflammatory substances associated with the adipose tissue of people with obesity, ending up generating a generalized inflammatory state that affects the majority. part of the organism.
In this way, the inflammation generated by adipose tissue is aggravated by that caused by the factors that generate it. That is to say, obesity has two sources responsible for its inflammatory state: adipose tissue and the harmful habits that are behind it.
Cellular inflammation and resistance to hormones
- The final result is the appearance of resistance to insulin (hormone responsible for storing fat) and leptin (hormone responsible for satiety). This translates into increased appetite, increased body fat and, with it, increased inflammation. cell phone.
Eating a highly alkaline diet and drinking alkaline juices really helps our immune system stay strong so it can naturally not only fight viruses, infections.
For this reason, it is crucial that we maintain our intake of highly alkaline juices or salads on a daily basis!
Here we present a list of 10 of the most common Alkaline Foods:
1. Spinach and green leaves in general
2. Cucumbers
3. Celery
4. Almonds
5. Lemons/Limes
6. Sprouts or sprouts
7. Asparagus
8. Apples
9. Parsley
10. Broccoli
According to the above, we can understand that resolving cellular inflammation is essential if we want to effectively address obesity.
Omega 3 (EPA)
- Current research shows that eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) has great anti-inflammatory power and that, when supplemented in optimal doses, it is effective against cellular inflammation.
- We must select omega 3 supplements that guarantee maximum absorption and do not contain heavy metals such as mercury.
- In this sense, one might think that its supplementation is dispensable. However, although it is true that EPA is found in certain foods, our diet cannot provide it in sufficient quantity - the main natural source is oily fish, which is usually consumed cooked and heat oxidizes omega 3.
- This thermal effect could be avoided by resorting to plant foods that, being rich in omega 3, can be consumed without being subjected to any thermal treatment. This is the case of walnuts and, although it is true that they contain omega 3 (ALA), it is not usable by our body.
The role of butyric acid in cellular inflammation
- Butyric acid or butanoic acid is an open-chain, saturated, monocarboxylic acid with four carbon atoms. It is found in some fats in small amounts, such as butter. It is an end product of carbohydrate fermentation by rumen microorganisms.
- Butyric acid supplementation has also been shown to be effective against cellular inflammation. When buying it we must make sure that the product has an enteric coating since only then will the butyric acid reach the intestine without having degraded.
- However, in this case and unlike what happens with omega 3, supplementation is not necessary. To obtain butyric acid naturally, it is enough to have a healthy intestinal microbiota and consume sufficient amounts of soluble fiber.
Avoid pro-inflammatory behaviors
Among the behaviors that favor the inflammatory state we have been talking about we find:
- Insomnia.
- Sedentary lifestyle.
- Stress.
- Consumption of harmful fats: lamb, fatty parts of pork and beef, organ meats, industrial baking.
- Sugar intake: table sugar, processed foods.
- Consumption of high glycemic index foods: white rice, white pasta, flour, white bread.
- High exposure to environmental pollution.
- Toxic consumption: alcohol, tobacco.
- Excessive use of chemicals: perfumes, deodorants.
If we want to combat cellular inflammation, it is essential to increase the consumption of anti-oxidants. This can be done through foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts and extra virgin olive oil.
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