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Anti-Inflammatory Nutrients and Nutraceuticals for Active and Healthy Aging Publisher



Goudarzi S1, 2 ; Abdollahi M1, 2
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  1. 1. Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Toxicology and Diseases Group, Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center (PSRC), The Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (TIPS), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Nutrients and Nutraceuticals for Active and Healthy Ageing Published:2020


Abstract

Inflammaging is the continuation of a mild chronic asymptomatic inflammation over a long time in the body, followed by clinical symptoms of aging as the result. This process underlies many diseases associated with aging, including cancers, diabetes, and diseases with cognitive decline. There is a variety of anti-inflammatory agents to help prevent or ameliorate the process. Best and most frequent natural sources that contain anti-inflammatory agents are the food and herbs, out of which there are some dietary supplements manufactured as well.Major anti-inflammatory components in food include certain amino acids, vitamins, and minerals, and most importantly, polyunsaturated fatty acids. As it is hard to precisely separate food from edible herbs-since some herbs are a part of the daily diet-the great family of polyphenols is discussed as the major anti-inflammatory in herbs, despite their existence in what is called food, as well. The molecular mechanisms of the most frequent and effective agents and their role in the prevention of certain diseases related to inflammaging are discussed. And finally, briefly categorized tables are composed, to compare the sources of the compounds in more detail. © Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2020.