Inflammation is the body's natural defense response to acute threats, such as injury or inflammation. Once the situation is under control, the inflammation subsides.
In contrast to acute inflammation, there is also chronic inflammation: inflammation in the background that persists for many years. It damages the entire body and increases the risk of modern lifestyle diseases such as cardiovascular disease, autoimmune diseases, diabetes and cancer. An estimated 3 out of 5 deaths are due to the consequences of chronic inflammatory diseases. [1]
Essential nutrients and phytochemicals can help counteract chronic inflammation.
Green tea
Green tea is very rich in the antioxidant epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). EGCG is also said to have an anti-inflammatory effect. Studies suggest that EGCG could lower the inflammatory markers CRP and IL-6. [2]
Olive leaves
The olive tree has been used by humans for several thousand years. In traditional medicine, olive leaves have long been valued as a medicinal remedy. Olive leaves contain the antioxidant oleuropin, which is also said to have anti-inflammatory properties. [3]
reishi
Reishi ( Ganoderma lucidum ) is known as the mushroom of immortality and eternal youth. Like other medicinal mushrooms, it is rich in β-glucans, triterpenes and polyphenols, which are said to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. [4]
Chaga
The Chaga mushroom ( Inonotus obliquus ) is also called the “elixir of life from Lapland”. It is rich in triterpenes and lanosterols, which are said to have very strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. [5]
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is an important antioxidant in the body that helps protect cells from oxidative stress. [6] Vitamin C is found in abundance in fresh fruits and vegetables. Unfortunately, vitamin C is very sensitive to heat and studies have shown that around 25% of the population is not optimally supplied with vitamin C. [7]
magnesium
Magnesium is an essential mineral that is easily lacking in the diet. It is involved in numerous metabolic processes and recent research suggests that magnesium may also be important for keeping inflammation in the body in check. [8]
Conclusion: It all depends on the right combination!
Nature provides numerous antioxidant and anti-inflammatory substances that complement each other well.
The inflammation complex from Viktilabs (InflammaCare® Daily) combines numerous anti-inflammatory substances: antioxidant plant substances, medicinal mushroom extracts, vitamin C and magnesium. It is developed in Germany according to the highest quality standards and is free from unnecessary additives such as colorants, sweeteners, binding and separating agents.
[1] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK493173/
[2] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3768132/
[3] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7703659/
[4] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5372873/
[5] https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2225411020309809
[6] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9598715/
[7] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1448351/?adb_sid=9c65c3e0-4188-485d-8be9-17abdc460dd4
