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Dietary interventions rich in antioxidants, specifically extra virgin olive oil, fruits, and vegetables, lower levels of inflammatory markers (IL-6, TNF-alpha) and downregulate NF-kappaB pathway genes in PBMCs.
Incorporate antioxidant-rich foods like extra virgin olive oil, fruits, and vegetables into your diet. These foods actively lower inflammatory markers like IL-6 and reduce the activity of inflammatory pathways, helping to manage systemic inflammation.
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Antioxidant rich foods including olive oil, fruits, and vegetables all demonstrate an ability to lower levels of IL-6 in PBMCs.
Why this rating
Supported by microarray studies and human intervention trials cited.
Source
Nutritionally Mediated Oxidative Stress and Inflammation
Alexandra Muñoz et al. · Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity · 2013
DOI 10.1155/2013/610950
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