Brain Health and Weight Loss Link: Brain Inflammation can Cause Health Problems and Weight Gain! Here’s an excerpt from an article posted from Quick Recovery Health Clinic, Dr. Michele Newcomer

“The inflammatory state that causes metabolic syndrome, obesity, and diabetes is also what leads to brain inflammation.  A high calorie, fat-rich diet causes inflammatory toxins to be expressed in the hypothalamus {center of the brain}, contributing to changes in brain function.  The outcome is insulin resistance and a reduction in the brain’s ability to signal that your stomach is full.  This leads to overeating and weight gain.  In other words, the brain of an overeater is inflamed.

Dietary & Supplemental De-flaming of the Brain

The reduction of systemic {whole body} inflammation can begin at your next meal.  A diet rich in vegetables, fruit, and lean meat reduces systemic inflammation.  Instead of eating empty, harmful calories from pastries and sweets, try nuts and seeds.  Grains, legumes, and dairy should be consumed in modest amounts.  Foods that should be avoided include refined sugar, flour, and oils, as they are all highly inflammatory and yet, at this point, they represent approximately 60% of the calories consumed by Americans.

Supplements that help to reduce the inflammatory state include a multivitamin, magnesium, omega-3 fish oils, and vitamin D3.  Two specific supplements that reduce inflammation are glutathione and super oxide dismutase.  Supplements that can help improve insulin sensitivity and help reduce inflammation include chromium and lipoic acid.”

For more information, ask: Dr. Michelle Newcome, DC, CNS Email: qrclinic@gmail.com