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• Method 1 of 3: Choose foods to lower your prostaglandin levels
• Method 2 of 3: Include anti-inflammatory foods in your diet
• Method 3 of 3: Avoid foods that promote inflammation
• Tips

Prostaglandins are hormone-like substances that are part of a group of immune molecules called eicosanoids. They regulate various bodily functions, including the contraction and relaxation of smooth muscles, the narrowing and widening of blood vessels (to control blood pressure), and the regulation of inflammation in the body. Prostaglandins are created by a chemical reaction where they are needed. These are generally areas that have been injured or infected. When prostaglandins are released, they usually cause pain, inflammation and fever. In terms of inflammation, prostaglandins are known to play a role in both promoting and inhibiting inflammation in the body. Prostaglandins are essential for healing the body, but chronic or long-term production of these substances can cause unnecessary inflammation. There are medications you can take to lower your prostaglandin levels (such as NSAIDs like aspirin), but you can also try to lower the levels naturally by adjusting your diet and eating certain foods.

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Method 1 of 3: Choose foods to lower your prostaglandin levels

1. Eat foods rich in omega 3 fatty acids. Several studies have shown that omega-3 fatty acids may have anti-inflammatory, anti-thrombotic and antiarrhythmic properties.Fish oil has also been shown to reduce the production and action of multiple prostaglandins.
   • Omega 3 fatty acids compete with omega 6 fatty acids for the same binding site called the COX-1 enzyme. This enzyme converts omega-6 fatty acids into prostaglandin. The more omega 3 fatty acids block this enzyme, the less omega 6 fatty acids are converted into prostaglandins.
   • Foods rich in omega 3 fatty acids include sardines, salmon, soybeans, flaxseed, walnuts, tofu and mackerel. The recommended daily allowance of omega 3 fatty acids is 300 to 500 mg.
2. Eat foods rich in vitamin E. There is a group of certain substances also called vitamin E. These substances have been shown to have antioxidant properties. This vitamin is also known as an anti-inflammatory vitamin because it is able to suppress or slow down the synthesis of prostaglandins, so that the prostaglandin level in your body is lowered.
   • Foods high in vitamin E include sunflower seeds, sunflower oil, almonds, safflower oil, hazelnuts, peanuts, peanut butter, spinach, broccoli and wheat germ oil.
3. Only eat whole grains. Studies show that whole grains have several health benefits, including promoting anti-inflammatory processes in the body. That means that whole grain products indirectly lower your prostaglandin levels.
   • Whole grain products include barley, quinoa, oatmeal, whole wheat flour, brown rice, whole wheat pasta and whole grain bread.
   • Refined grains are highly processed and no longer contain any valuable nutrients. Avoid or minimize the following refined grains: white bread, white pasta, white rice, and many cereals.
4. Eat mangostones. A mangosteen is a tropical fruit that comes from Thailand. The fruit has a strong smelling, sweet, white flesh. In Thailand, this fruit has been used for medicinal purposes for years, and recent studies show that the fruit slows down the production or synthesis of prostaglandins in the body.
   • You can eat mangosteen raw as a snack or as a healthy dessert. You can also toss the fruits into a salad or make jam.
5. Include pomegranates in your diet. This is a tasty ruby ​​red fruit filled with tiny sweet edible seeds. A lot of different health benefits are attributed to pomegranates because they are high in phytochemicals. According to studies, pomegranates can help lower your prostaglandin levels by slowing down its production and synthesis.
   • The seeds of the pomegranate can be eaten raw, used in desserts or tossed into savory dishes such as salads and sauces.
   • If you don't like the seeds, try drinking pure pomegranate juice. Do not buy mixed juices, cocktails or juice from concentrate.
6. Eat more pineapples. This bright yellow fruit contains an enzyme called bromelain, which has been shown to lower prostaglandin levels. The enzyme slows down the production and synthesis of prostaglandin. The pineapple is the only food that contains bromelain.
   • An excellent way to get bromelain is to eat raw pineapple as a snack, toss the fruit into a fruit salad, or to garnish your yogurt or cottage cheese with pineapple.
7. Eat more tomatoes. This well-known vegetable contains a large amount of a carotenoid called lycopene. This antioxidant is known to prevent prostate cancer and heart disease, as well as reduce inflammation. Lycopene is thought to reduce inflammation by affecting chemical mediators that are ultimately responsible for the production of prostaglandin and other mediators that promote inflammation.
   • Cook tomatoes and use products containing tomatoes that have been cooked or heat processed (such as canned tomatoes or tomato paste). Cooking and heating tomatoes turns the lycopene into a form that is more easily absorbed by your body.
   • You can eat tomato stew and put tomato sauce on your pasta or vegetables. Add canned tomatoes to soups, stews and sauces.
   • You can toss raw tomatoes into salads or eat them with a little olive oil and salt.
8. Eat more garlic and onions. Garlic and onions both contain allicin, an active ingredient that works in the same way as anti-inflammatory drugs to block the production of prostaglandin. In addition, these foods have been shown to have anti-microbial and anti-thrombotic properties and to counteract tumors and arthritis.
   • Use more garlic and onions when preparing dishes. This combination is a good basis for a variety of dishes, including soups, stews, sauces, braised dishes, casseroles and slow cooker dishes.
9. Cook with herbs and spices. Many herbs and spices have been found to have various health benefits such as anti-inflammatory properties. By using many different fresh or dried herbs, you can eat dishes with anti-inflammatory properties.
   • Use turmeric in cooking. Turmeric is a bright yellow or bright orange root best known as an ingredient in curry powder. It contains a substance called curcumin, which has been shown to slow down the production of prostaglandins. In addition, turmeric has been shown to help relieve pain and inflammation caused by osteoarthritis.
   • You can buy turmeric as a raw root and dried and ground as a powder. Try using turmeric powder with scrambled eggs, mixed with roasted vegetables or rice dishes, in salads or salad dressing, or even mixed into smoothies.
   • Many cultures also use turmeric to make turmeric tea. Soak a turmeric root in boiling water for five minutes. Strain the tea and drink it three to four times a day.
   • Include more ginger in your diet. Studies show that ginger has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, as well as fighting ulcers.
   • Use fresh ginger in sauces, marinades, stir-fries or curry dishes. You can also steep a piece of fresh ginger in hot water to make your own ginger tea.
   • Dried ginger is great for spice marinades, baked goods and sauces.
10. Drink green tea. According to studies, green tea can lower the amount of prostaglandins in your body. The polyphenols in green tea are thought to have antioxidant properties that help reduce cell damage caused by free radicals.
    • To make green tea, put a teaspoon of green tea leaves in 250 ml of hot water. Never mix green tea with boiling water as the beneficial chemicals in the tea will be destroyed by the high water temperature.
    • Add honey to your green tea. According to studies, honey can help to lower the amount of plasma prostaglandins.

Method 2 of 3: Include anti-inflammatory foods in your diet

1. Talk to your doctor. Talk to your doctor before making any dietary changes or dietary supplements. This is especially important if you have a condition that you are trying to treat or control.
   • In particular, tell your doctor which foods you want to include in your diet, which foods you want to cut out, why you are changing your diet, and how you think the foods in question are good for your health.
   • Also ask your doctor what amounts are safe and healthy for you.
   • Many foods and supplements have many health benefits, but they can interact with the medications you are taking or the conditions you have.
2. Create a meal plan. A meal plan helps when you are trying to include certain foods in your diet. It can help to see which days of the week you can eat different anti-inflammatory foods.
   • Start by slowly incorporating different foods into your diet each week. This may be easier than forcing yourself to include a large amount of new foods in your diet at once.
   • Also try to choose foods that you can eat every day. As a first step, it may be easy to have a cup of hot green tea every morning.
   • Remember, you don't have to eat all anti-inflammatory foods every day. Choose different foods and distribute them over your week.
3. Prepare new recipes and meals. Some anti-inflammatory foods like ginger, garlic and onions are easier to use in your meals. You can eat them raw, but they may not be as tasty as using them in your recipes.
   • Many different cuisines regularly use foods and spices with anti-inflammatory properties. Indian cuisine is known for using turmeric, while Italian cuisine uses a lot of garlic.
   • Try looking up different recipes on the internet or looking for cookbooks with recipes focusing on anti-inflammatory foods.

Method 3 of 3: Avoid foods that promote inflammation

1. Cut down on unhealthy saturated fats. Saturated fats are used for the synthesis of prostaglandins in your body.
   • Foods that contain saturated fats include processed meats (such as sausages, hot dogs, and bacon), baked foods, fast foods, and full-fat dairy (such as cheese and butter).
2. Drink alcoholic drinks as little as possible. Stop drinking alcohol or drink as little of it as possible. Large amounts of alcohol have been proven to increase the production of prostaglandins.
   • Women should only drink 1 glass or less of alcohol per day and men should not drink more than 2 glasses of alcohol or less per day.
3. Eat foods with added sugars as little as possible. Some studies show that added sugars release certain chemicals that promote inflammation. Eating as little of these foods as possible can reduce inflammation, especially if you eat these foods regularly.
   • Eat or drink as little as possible sweets, pastries, sweetened drinks and desserts that usually have extra sugars added.
4. Reduce your intake of omega-6 fatty acids. These types of fats play an important role in the production of prostaglandins. By eating less of these fats, you may be able to reduce the production of prostaglandins in your body.
   • Foods such as corn oil, safflower oil, mayonnaise, salad dressing, soybean oil, peanut oil and vegetable oil contain omega 6 fatty acids.

Tips

• Always talk to your doctor before making any dietary changes to make sure you are making safe choices.
• Choose healthier methods like steaming and grilling to prepare your food instead of frying it. Cook with olive oil and other healthier vegetable oils instead of butter or lard.
• Research different anti-inflammatory foods. Slowly incorporate them into your diet.
• If you already eat certain anti-inflammatory foods, try eating more of them or eating them more often.