Cordyceps: Clinical Trials, Mechanism of Action, and Genetic Connections
Cordyceps mushroom extract has immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects. Studies show benefits for asthma, resistance training, endurance training, and kidney disease.
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NLRP3: Genetics Variants that Increase Chronic Inflammation
What makes people more susceptible to chronic inflammatory diseases? The root of the over-activation of inflammation for some people could be the NLRP3 inflammasome.
Familial Mediterranean Fever: Mimics fibromyalgia, arthritis, inflammation
Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is a genetic condition of inflammatory episodes that cause painful joints, pain in the abdomen, or pain in the chest. It is most often accompanied by a fever. FMF is often misdiagnosed as various pain-related conditions such as fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome, or gouty arthritis.
Genetic Links to High Uric Acid and Gout
High uric acid levels can cause the pain and inflammation seen in gout. Find out how your genetic variants influence your uric acid levels and gout risk.