Inflammaging

Question 1

List indicators of premature aging

Answer 1

inflammation
pain
food intolerance
low energy
loss of muscle mass
lack of concentration
worsening eyesight
loss of skin tone/elasticity
graying hair

Question 2

List biomarkers of aging

Answer 2

high CRP
low vitamin D
high fasting glucose/insulin
low omega 3
reduced lean body mass
high homocysteine
low vitamins / minerals
high Hgb A1C
elevated auto-antibodies
reduced WBCs

Question 3

A healthy omega 3 index is ____

Answer 3

> 8%

Question 4

To combat aging, which of the body systems should be the primary targets? What is the prescription?

Answer 4

brain, heart, gut (metabolism)

phytonutrients, probiotics, fatty acids

Question 5

Green leafy vegetables reduce risk of ________

Answer 5

diabetes

Question 6

High intake of ______ is associated with reduced cancer risk

Answer 6

flavonoids

Question 7

Reduced risk of _____ with dietary intake of flavonoids

Answer 7

dementia

Question 8

______ plays a role in anti-aging of the skin

Answer 8

Lutein

Question 9

A major white phytochemical is _______. It is found in _____ and helps to _______

Answer 9

allicin

garlic, onions, leeks, scallions, chives

lower high cholesterol, control HBP, reduce risk of heart attack

Question 10

List yellow-green phytochemicals. Where are they found and what do they do?

Answer 10

Lutein is found in kale, spinach, leafy greens, broccoli, green peas, kiwi, honeydew. It helps to maintain good vision, reduce risk of cataracts / macular degeneration

Indoles is found in cruciferous vegetables. It helps to reduce risk of cancer (breast, prostate)

Question 11

List blue-purple phytochemicals. Where are they found and what do they do?

Answer 11

Anthocyanins are found in blueberries, blackberries, elderberries, purple grapes, black currants. They help to reduce cancer risk and are powerful antioxidants

Phenolics are found in prunes, raisins, plums, eggplant. They are powerful antioxidants and may slow aging

Question 12

List red phytochemicals. Where are they found and what do they do?

Answer 12

Lycopene is found in tomatoes, watermelon, pink grapefruit, guava. It helps to reduce risk of prostate, breast and skin cancer

Anthocyanins are found in raspberries, strawberries, sweet cherries, cranberries, beets, kidney beans

Astaxanthin is found in yeast, salmon, trout, krill, shrimp, crayfish. It is a powerful antioxidant particularly for LV,

Question 13

List orange phytochemicals. Where are they found and what do they do?

Answer 13

Beta-carotene is found in carrots, sweet potato, pumpkin, butternut squash, cantaloupe, apricot, peaches. It is a powerful antioxidant and boosts immunity

Bioflavonoids are found in citrus, peaches, papaya, apricot, pear, pineapple, yellow raisin, yellow pepper. It is a powerful antioxidant and works with vitamin C to reduce risk of heart attack

Question 14

Bitter gourd is a popular fruit used for the treatment of ________

Answer 14

diabetes and related conditions