Comments on: Inflammation and diet http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/cardiovascular-disease/inflammation-and-diet/ A critical look at nutritional science and anything else that strikes my fancy. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:38:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Stephen Posford http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/cardiovascular-disease/inflammation-and-diet/#comment-272696 Stephen Posford Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:24:17 +0000 http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/?p=804#comment-272696 Any answer? Thanks Any answer? Thanks

]]> By: Need Info - Becoming sensitive to wheat/allergens after Primal | Mark's Daily Apple Health and Fitness Forum page http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/cardiovascular-disease/inflammation-and-diet/#comment-269069 Need Info - Becoming sensitive to wheat/allergens after Primal | Mark's Daily Apple Health and Fitness Forum page Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:23:16 +0000 http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/?p=804#comment-269069 [...] thikn you might find some avenues to an answer here in Dr. Eades' post about inflammation and diet. The Blog of Michael R. Eades, M.D. » Inflammation and diet He basically describes the two different kinds of immune systems and how chronically keeping one [...] [...] thikn you might find some avenues to an answer here in Dr. Eades' post about inflammation and diet. The Blog of Michael R. Eades, M.D. » Inflammation and diet He basically describes the two different kinds of immune systems and how chronically keeping one [...]

]]> By: Jeff http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/cardiovascular-disease/inflammation-and-diet/#comment-253408 Jeff Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:43:28 +0000 http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/?p=804#comment-253408 Interesting article! But I have a question or two. Is it not true that proteins are used mainly for cell repair and growth, and therefore you don't need so much all the time? Also, as Dr. Campbell points out in The China Study, not all food proteins are the same, mammal protein being very similar to our own, with plant protein not having all the components in the right order. He makes the point that some animal proteins are absorbed in fairly intact pieces, and our bodies see them as threats (as you state), but sometimes these pieces are pretty close to our own tissue (like the pancreas) and sometimes the immune system gets confused and attacks our own tissues. I guess my point being that too much protein (particularly mammal protein) keeps everything 'ramped up'. You might want to check out a TEDtalk on 'antiangiogenesis', I found it fascinating. Anyway, I was just curious as to what you thought about our protein 'needs' today since animal protein is such a big part of our diet and we never hear anyone discern between animal and plant protein. Thanks for the blog post! Interesting article! But I have a question or two. Is it not true that proteins are used mainly for cell repair and growth, and therefore you don’t need so much all the time? Also, as Dr. Campbell points out in The China Study, not all food proteins are the same, mammal protein being very similar to our own, with plant protein not having all the components in the right order. He makes the point that some animal proteins are absorbed in fairly intact pieces, and our bodies see them as threats (as you state), but sometimes these pieces are pretty close to our own tissue (like the pancreas) and sometimes the immune system gets confused and attacks our own tissues. I guess my point being that too much protein (particularly mammal protein) keeps everything ‘ramped up’. You might want to check out a TEDtalk on ‘antiangiogenesis’, I found it fascinating. Anyway, I was just curious as to what you thought about our protein ‘needs’ today since animal protein is such a big part of our diet and we never hear anyone discern between animal and plant protein. Thanks for the blog post!

]]> By: Stephen Posford http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/cardiovascular-disease/inflammation-and-diet/#comment-251378 Stephen Posford Tue, 02 Aug 2011 19:12:34 +0000 http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/?p=804#comment-251378 Hi Dr Eades Very interesting stuff, particularly as I have just had lunch with a very clever Harley Street doctor friend who has come up with an amazing "vaccine" for many types of cancer. Basically, he has found a way of turning on the adaptive immune system so that it searches for these types of cancer. We had a glass of champagne at lunch because it looks as though he has managed to cure a friend who had bad pancreatic cancer. Amazing x-rays etc.... Anyway, I digress. I have been on the Dukan low carb diet for about a week and am feeling great whilst losing weight. The problem is that I had just bought a load of low glyceamic product from Usana company in USA and my nutricionist are also recommending loads of vitamin supplements (14 pills per day!!). I am going to try to live a low carb lifestyle in future (which I assume you think is good), but do "power shakes" like Nutrimeal fit into a longterm low carb diet? Nutrimeal looks like a really healthy product to eat as a breakfast (240 cals apparently) full of low GI carbs, proteins and good fats. My question to you is "Should I take all these vitamins and Nutrimeal healthy food if I am going to live a high-protein low carb lifestyle? Rather long-winded, but I really am going to try, aged 65, to lose some weight and be healthy! many thanks, Steve Hi Dr Eades
Very interesting stuff, particularly as I have just had lunch with a very clever Harley Street doctor friend who has come up with an amazing “vaccine” for many types of cancer. Basically, he has found a way of turning on the adaptive immune system so that it searches for these types of cancer. We had a glass of champagne at lunch because it looks as though he has managed to cure a friend who had bad pancreatic cancer. Amazing x-rays etc….
Anyway, I digress. I have been on the Dukan low carb diet for about a week and am feeling great whilst losing weight. The problem is that I had just bought a load of low glyceamic product from Usana company in USA and my nutricionist are also recommending loads of vitamin supplements (14 pills per day!!). I am going to try to live a low carb lifestyle in future (which I assume you think is good), but do “power shakes” like Nutrimeal fit into a longterm low carb diet? Nutrimeal looks like a really healthy product to eat as a breakfast (240 cals apparently) full of low GI carbs, proteins and good fats. My question to you is “Should I take all these vitamins and Nutrimeal healthy food if I am going to live a high-protein low carb lifestyle?
Rather long-winded, but I really am going to try, aged 65, to lose some weight and be healthy! many thanks, Steve

]]> By: Karen Marlin http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/cardiovascular-disease/inflammation-and-diet/#comment-249181 Karen Marlin Wed, 04 May 2011 16:51:40 +0000 http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/?p=804#comment-249181 Your article is very interesting to me. I recently started the south beach diet (phase 1) for weight loss since i've been having a sore hip at night and general stiffness. I should lose about 20-30 lbs. Anyway, the phase one is almost completely carb free and since I'm not a huge meat eater...I was a bit of a doubter about eating so much animal protein. Anyway, to my surprise, all my inflammation is going away and my hip pain is gone and I'm no longer stiff in the morning....this is after only 6 days and I cheated one day. ! I'm thinking allergies to some foods as the reason...however iI was already eating gluten free...so now reading your article...maybe it's just the sugars themselves...i have to now convince my hubby. Thanks, for the article. ♥ Your article is very interesting to me. I recently started the south beach diet (phase 1) for weight loss since i’ve been having a sore hip at night and general stiffness. I should lose about 20-30 lbs. Anyway, the phase one is almost completely carb free and since I’m not a huge meat eater…I was a bit of a doubter about eating so much animal protein.
Anyway, to my surprise, all my inflammation is going away and my hip pain is gone and I’m no longer stiff in the morning….this is after only 6 days and I cheated one day. !
I’m thinking allergies to some foods as the reason…however iI was already eating gluten free…so now reading your article…maybe it’s just the sugars themselves…i have to now convince my hubby. Thanks, for the article. ♥

]]> By: mreades http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/cardiovascular-disease/inflammation-and-diet/#comment-248442 mreades Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:12:33 +0000 http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/?p=804#comment-248442 I don't really have any resources at hand, but since RA is definitely an inflammatory disorder, anything that reduces inflammation is helpful. A number of studies have shown the carbohydrates are inflammatory, and my own experience has shown that reducing carb intake reduces inflammation. The patients with RA that I have treated with low-carb diets for obesity have all shown improvement while on their diets. I don’t really have any resources at hand, but since RA is definitely an inflammatory disorder, anything that reduces inflammation is helpful. A number of studies have shown the carbohydrates are inflammatory, and my own experience has shown that reducing carb intake reduces inflammation. The patients with RA that I have treated with low-carb diets for obesity have all shown improvement while on their diets.

]]> By: Craig http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/cardiovascular-disease/inflammation-and-diet/#comment-248139 Craig Wed, 19 Jan 2011 20:17:28 +0000 http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/?p=804#comment-248139 Dear Dr. Eades - I have been utilizing your advice from Protein Power successfully for over 10 years now. Someone I care about has recently been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. In a previous post you mentioned that symptoms were lessened on a low-carb diet. Inflammation seems to be a big factor with RA - can you talk a bit more about your experience with patients who have this condition? Any resources you might recommend? Thank You Kindly - Craig Dear Dr. Eades –

I have been utilizing your advice from Protein Power successfully for over 10 years now. Someone I care about has recently been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. In a previous post you mentioned that symptoms were lessened on a low-carb diet. Inflammation seems to be a big factor with RA – can you talk a bit more about your experience with patients who have this condition? Any resources you might recommend?

Thank You Kindly –
Craig

]]> By: Catherine Dong http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/cardiovascular-disease/inflammation-and-diet/#comment-247324 Catherine Dong Fri, 12 Nov 2010 20:40:13 +0000 http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/?p=804#comment-247324 I think there are questions we could have about the early man diet - or just how far back we'd have to go to see actual evolution at work in our bodies (after all, early man wasn't expected to live that long). But the why really isn't important, if there is science about our bodies today that show too much inflammation at work. In case observations of different reactions I've had might be of interest (results may also reflect my high sensitive to acid, somewhat low blood pressure, and pstd/anxiety issues or solutions): I once tried the Atkins diet but stayed longer on the jump-start (ketonosis?) portion than recommended, which suddenly led to heart palpitations. During non-hodgkins, stage 4 (an immune system cancer) I lost 60 pounds because I was reduced to eating a jar of baby food and drinking a jar of water a day for about 4 months (no vitamins or sunlight). When I was able to eat and drink again, I was most drawn initially to cheese omelets, gado-gado (peanut butter, onion, pasta, ginger), sausage breakfast sandwiches, bean and cheese burritos with extra cheese and chocolate. I remain less drawn to breads and most meats. Most surprising to me has been that I have not returned to liking my diet soda or any soda. I have also found that where before I needed to eat meals throughout the day, particularly first thing in the morning if I didn't want my stomach to hurt, this is no longer the case. I think there are questions we could have about the early man diet – or just how far back we’d have to go to see actual evolution at work in our bodies (after all, early man wasn’t expected to live that long). But the why really isn’t important, if there is science about our bodies today that show too much inflammation at work.

In case observations of different reactions I’ve had might be of interest (results may also reflect my high sensitive to acid, somewhat low blood pressure, and pstd/anxiety issues or solutions):

I once tried the Atkins diet but stayed longer on the jump-start (ketonosis?) portion than recommended, which suddenly led to heart palpitations.

During non-hodgkins, stage 4 (an immune system cancer) I lost 60 pounds because I was reduced to eating a jar of baby food and drinking a jar of water a day for about 4 months (no vitamins or sunlight). When I was able to eat and drink again, I was most drawn initially to cheese omelets, gado-gado (peanut butter, onion, pasta, ginger), sausage breakfast sandwiches, bean and cheese burritos with extra cheese and chocolate. I remain less drawn to breads and most meats. Most surprising to me has been that I have not returned to liking my diet soda or any soda. I have also found that where before I needed to eat meals throughout the day, particularly first thing in the morning if I didn’t want my stomach to hurt, this is no longer the case.

]]> By: vanw http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/cardiovascular-disease/inflammation-and-diet/#comment-244468 vanw Sun, 09 May 2010 18:32:13 +0000 http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/?p=804#comment-244468 Devils advocate- Exercise induces trauma, minor anyway, w/c leads to inflammation. If inflammation is bad for the heart than exercise is bad for the heart. Naproxen reduces inflammation hence naproxen is good for the heart. Devils advocate- Exercise induces trauma, minor anyway, w/c leads to inflammation. If inflammation is bad for the heart than exercise is bad for the heart. Naproxen reduces inflammation hence naproxen is good for the heart.

]]> By: Mary Titus http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/cardiovascular-disease/inflammation-and-diet/#comment-242405 Mary Titus Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:21:20 +0000 http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/?p=804#comment-242405 Massimo, I would like to share my experience with joint pain. Before I changed my diet from a high carb/lowfat diet. I had pains in my knees and wrists. Soon after changing my diet to low carb/adequate protein/high fat, my joint pain dissipated by, I would say, 80%. Although I lost 30 lbs, I know that it wasn't the weightloss that releived my pain because I gained the weight back. But my joint pain did not com back. That being said, I gained a little more weight than what I lost....but I continued to experience better joint health. Now, after learning about IF and it's anti-inflamatory properties I began combining it with my low carb diet, implementing it as a part of my lifestyle. Not only did I lose the regained weight, I also experienced added pain relief. I would consider my joint pain as being 95% gone. Except for some ocasional twinges, I almost feel as painfree as when I was a teenager. Massimo, I would like to share my experience with joint pain. Before I changed my diet from a high carb/lowfat diet. I had pains in my knees and wrists. Soon after changing my diet to low carb/adequate protein/high fat, my joint pain dissipated by, I would say, 80%. Although I lost 30 lbs, I know that it wasn’t the weightloss that releived my pain because I gained the weight back. But my joint pain did not com back. That being said, I gained a little more weight than what I lost….but I continued to experience better joint health. Now, after learning about IF and it’s anti-inflamatory properties I began combining it with my low carb diet, implementing it as a part of my lifestyle. Not only did I lose the regained weight, I also experienced added pain relief. I would consider my joint pain as being 95% gone. Except for some ocasional twinges, I almost feel as painfree as when I was a teenager.

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