Chronic inflammation is a principal mechanism by which degenerative disease takes root. Changing the balance within the body to favour the production of anti-inflammatory chemical messengers and lower the levels of inflammation is therefore an important preventive measure. This criterion examines the nutrients responsible for reducing inflammation at the cellular level—particularly those omega-3 oils found in fish and flaxseed.
Recent evidence shows that Vitamin D also expresses potent anti-inflammatory actions. The hormone activates several genes controlling the manufacture of inflammation-suppressing chemicals produced in specialized white blood cells, which dampen the over-response of the immune system common in allergic reactions. As well, iodine—possibly in its molecular form—exhibits anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative activities that are important factors in determining cardiovascular health and in reducing the risk of inflammatory cancers of the breast, stomach, endometrium, and ovaries.
Does the product contain eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids, linolenic acid, gamma tocopherol, alpha lipoic acid, vitamin C, vitamin D, iodine, flavonoids, and phenolic acids at potencies up to 100% of the potencies for these nutrients or nutrient categories in the Blended Standard?
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