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There are many different diets that can be considered anti-inflammatory diets. This type of diet is often used to prevent many different health issues.
The anti-inflammatory dietary style involves eating foods that reduce inflammation and avoiding foods that can cause inflammation. Since there is no specific definition for "the anti-inflammatory diet", some diets that are called "anti-inflammatory" might not be. However, some researchers have developed a special guide to gauge if a diet has anti-inflammatory properties. This guide can be used to evaluate whether a person's diet is "anti-inflammatory" or "pro-inflammatory."
Anti-inflammatory dietary styles are most commonly used for cancer and heart disease. They are also used for many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any of its uses.
- Cardiovascular disease (CVD). Consuming a diet with a higher inflammatory score seems to increase CVD incidence.
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- Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is unclear if an anti-inflammatory diet is beneficial for the prevention or treatment of ADHD.
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- Bladder cancer. It is unclear if an anti-inflammatory diet is beneficial for the prevention of bladder cancer.
Login for details - Breast cancer. It is unclear if an anti-inflammatory diet is beneficial for the prevention or treatment of breast cancer.
Login for details - Cancer. It is unclear if an anti-inflammatory diet is beneficial for the prevention of overall cancer risk. See other Effectiveness entries for information on specific cancer types.
Login for details - Child development. It is unclear if following an anti-inflammatory diet during pregnancy is beneficial for the mental development of the child.
Login for details - Chronic kidney disease (CKD). It is unclear if the anti-inflammatory diet is beneficial for the prevention or treatment of CKD.
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- Colorectal adenoma. It is unclear if an anti-inflammatory diet is beneficial for the prevention of colorectal adenomas.
Login for details - Colorectal cancer. It is unclear if an anti-inflammatory diet is beneficial for the prevention or treatment of colorectal cancer.
Login for details - Depression. It is unclear if an anti-inflammatory diet is beneficial for the prevention or treatment of depression.
Login for details - Diabetes. It is unclear if an anti-inflammatory diet is beneficial for the prevention or treatment of diabetes.
Login for details - Endometrial cancer. It is unclear if the anti-inflammatory diet is beneficial for the prevention or treatment of endometrial cancer.
Login for details - Esophageal cancer. It is unclear if an anti-inflammatory diet is beneficial for the prevention of esophageal cancer.
Login for details - Fibromyalgia. It is unclear if an anti-inflammatory diet is beneficial for the treatment of fibromyalgia.
Login for details - Gastric cancer. It is unclear if an anti-inflammatory diet is beneficial for the prevention of gastric cancer.
Login for details - Gingivitis. It is unclear if an anti-inflammatory diet is beneficial for the treatment of gingivitis.
Login for details - Heart failure. It is unclear if an anti-inflammatory diet is beneficial for the prevention of heart failure.
Login for details - Hypertension. It is unclear if an anti-inflammatory diet is beneficial for the prevention or treatment of hypertension.
Login for details - Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is unclear if an anti-inflammatory diet is beneficial for the treatment of IBD.
Login for details - Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It is unclear if an anti-inflammatory diet is beneficial for the prevention of IBS.
Login for details - Laryngeal cancer. It is unclear if an anti-inflammatory diet is beneficial for the prevention of laryngeal cancer.
Login for details - Liver cancer. It is unclear if an anti-inflammatory diet is beneficial for the prevention of liver cancer.
Login for details - Low birth weight. It is unclear if consuming an anti-inflammatory diet during pregnancy is beneficial for preventing low birth weight in the infant.
Login for details - Lung cancer. It is unclear if an anti-inflammatory diet is beneficial for the prevention of lung cancer.
Login for details - Metabolic syndrome. It is unclear if an anti-inflammatory diet is beneficial for the prevention or treatment of metabolic syndrome.
Login for details - Multiple sclerosis (MS). It is unclear if an anti-inflammatory diet is beneficial for the treatment of MS.
Login for details - Myocardial infarction (MI). It is unclear if an anti-inflammatory diet is beneficial for the prevention of an MI.
Login for details - Nasopharyngeal cancer. It is unclear if an anti-inflammatory diet is beneficial for the prevention of nasopharyngeal cancer.
Login for details - Neuropathic pain. It is unclear if an anti-inflammatory diet is beneficial for the treatment of neuropathic pain.
Login for details - Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. It is unclear if an anti-inflammatory diet is beneficial for the prevention of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Login for details - Obesity. It is unclear if an anti-inflammatory diet is beneficial for the prevention of obesity or for weight loss.
Login for details - Oral cancer. It is unclear if an anti-inflammatory diet is beneficial for the prevention of oral cancer.
Login for details - Osteoporosis. It is unclear if an anti-inflammatory diet is beneficial for the prevention of osteoporosis.
Login for details - Ovarian cancer. It is unclear if an anti-inflammatory diet is beneficial for the prevention of ovarian cancer.
Login for details - Overall mortality. It is unclear if an anti-inflammatory diet is beneficial for reducing overall mortality.
Login for details - Pancreatic cancer. It is unclear if an anti-inflammatory diet is beneficial for the prevention of pancreatic cancer.
Login for details - Pregnancy-induced hypertension. It is unclear if consuming an anti-inflammatory diet during pregnancy is beneficial for the prevention or treatment of pregnancy-induced hypertension.
Login for details - Preterm labor. It is unclear if consuming an anti-inflammatory diet during pregnancy is beneficial for the prevention of preterm labor.
Login for details - Prostate cancer. It is unclear if an anti-inflammatory diet is beneficial for the prevention of prostate cancer.
Login for details - Renal cell carcinoma. It is unclear if an anti-inflammatory diet is beneficial for the prevention of renal cell carcinoma.
Login for details - Rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It is unclear if an anti-inflammatory diet is beneficial for the treatment of RA.
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Anti-inflammatory diets are possibly safe when used appropriately. There have been few side effects reported in research. Stomach upset and loose stools have been reported. If you decide to follow an anti-inflammatory diet, make sure that your nutritional needs are being met.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if anti-inflammatory diets are safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Although there is no reason to expect safety concerns, talk with your dietitian or healthcare provider before starting an anti-inflammatory diet during pregnancy or breast-feeding.There are no known interactions with medications. Before taking this product, talk with your health professional if you take any medications.
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
There are no known interactions with foods.
Anti-inflammatory diets involve eating fewer foods that cause inflammation and eating more foods and supplements with anti-inflammatory properties. The appropriate or safe use of an anti-inflammatory diet depends on several factors. Be sure to seek and follow relevant directions from a healthcare professional before using this type of diet.
Anti-inflammation diet, Dietary inflammatory index, DII, Low Inflammatory Diet.
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