by Kelley Herring
Did you know that 54 million Americans have insulin resistance? If you're one of them, you probably have high levels of a substance called C-reactive protein (CRP) in your blood as well. CRP is a marker of inflammation and a known risk factor for heart disease, but new research shows it may also increase your risk for PCOS - the leading cause of ovulatory infertility.
A recent study published in the journal Hormone Research, evaluated 40 non-obese women with PCOS and 40 healthy women. The researchers tested levels of insulin, serum glucose, prolactin, testosterone, androgen and CRP in both groups. The researchers found that the women with PCOS had both insulin resistance and a high CRP level.
Reducing your CRP and other inflammatory factors doesn't just help with PCOS, but also helps to protect against heart disease and diabetes, as well. Learn more about reducing inflammation with diet by clicking on the links to the right.
A Jarring Fact about Canned Foods
Do you eat canned food? If so you’re being exposed to a dangerous cancer-causing compound called bisphenol-a (BPA). This dangerous compound is used in the liners of cans. And it leaches into your food - especially acidic foods like tomatoes.
Just two companies make BPA-free can liners. Learn which brands you should choose to stay away from BPA! See p. 29 of Smart Cooks Age Better.
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