excerpt from upcoming Treating and Beating Fibromyalgia

Finding and Fixing the Underlying Cause(s) of Your Fibromyalgia Symptoms

Antioxidants, Oxidative Stress and Fibromyalgia

Research suggests that individuals with fibromyalgia may have higher levels of oxidative stress, which can contribute to the symptoms of the condition, such as pain, brain fog, IBS, and fatigue.

Oxidative stress occurs when there is an imbalance between the production of free radicals and the body’s ability to neutralize them with antioxidants.

Free radicals are unstable atoms or molecules that can cause damage to cells, proteins, and DNA through a process known as oxidative stress.

This damage is associated with various health issues, including chronic inflammation, chronic fatigue, low moods, autoimmune conditions, cardiovascular diseases, and aging.

Antioxidants are molecules that help to neutralize harmful substances called free radicals in the body. Antioxidants work by donating electrons to the free radicals, stabilizing them and preventing them from causing further damage. This process helps to reduce oxidative stress and its potentially harmful effects on the body’s cells and tissues.

Oxidative stress can be triggered by a variety of factors, including environmental pollutants, poor diet, infections, and lifestyle choices such as smoking and alcohol consumption. Additionally, certain medical conditions and medications can also contribute to oxidative stress.

Antioxidants Help Reduce Oxidative Stress and Inflammation

Antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E, bioflavonoids, and compounds like coenzyme Q10 may help to counteract oxidative stress by neutralizing harmful free radicals in the body.

Foods that are particularly rich in antioxidants include:

1. Berries: Blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries are known for their high antioxidant content, especially from compounds like anthocyanins and quercetin. Berries are often saturated with pesticides. Organic berries are best.

2. Fruits: Other fruits such as grapes, cherries, and oranges are also good sources of antioxidants, particularly vitamin C.

3. Vegetables: Colorful vegetables like spinach, kale, and red cabbage, as well as deeply colored vegetables like sweet potatoes and carrots, contain a variety of antioxidants, including beta-carotene and lutein.

4. Nuts and seeds: Almonds, walnuts, and sunflower seeds are rich in antioxidants, particularly vitamin E and other phytochemicals.

5. Legumes: Beans and lentils provide a range of antioxidants, along with fiber and other beneficial nutrients.

6. Dark chocolate: High-quality dark chocolate with a high cocoa content is a source of antioxidants, including flavonoids. To overcome fibromyalgia, you must get healthy. To be healthy, you must eat healthy. A healthy diet is the long game; it may take months or years to pay off. But eating healthy is crucial for being healthy.

To overcome your fibromyalgia symptoms or any chronically ill induced symptoms, you’ve got to get healthy. Easier said than done for most folks, especially with a complicated illness like fibromyalgia. The absolute most important key for potential success is finding and fixing your underlying causes.

And you can’t get healthy or stay healthy without eating healthy. It is the long game but crucial for longterm success.

In my Treating and Beating Fibromyalgia 6th edition book I go into great detail on what to eat and why, to get healthy and stay healthy. Stay tuned book release coming soon.

In the meantime-Here is a past powerpoint podcast where I share what to eat for good health.

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