Estudio muestra que la dieta africana es mejor que la occidental para detener la inflamación

Mientras tanto, aquellos que se pasaron a la dieta tradicional africana o consumieron la bebida fermentada mostraron una reducción en los marcadores inflamatorios. Algunos de estos efectos persistieron incluso cuatro semanas después, lo que indica que los cambios en la dieta a corto plazo pueden tener efectos a largo plazo. Este es el primer estudio exhaustivo que examina los efectos de una dieta africana tradicional en la salud.

«Las investigaciones previas se han centrado en otras dietas tradicionales, como la japonesa o la mediterránea», dice Quirijn de Mast, interno de Radboudum, «pero debemos aprender de las dietas tradicionales africanas, especialmente ahora que los estilos de vida en muchas regiones de este continente están cambiando rápidamente y se están adoptando hábitos alimenticios occidentales, lo que afecta la salud». Mast encuentra «notable» la magnitud de los efectos de la dieta, incluso después de solo dos semanas.

«La dieta africana incluye muchas verduras, frutas, frijoles, granos integrales y alimentos fermentados. Nuestro estudio destaca los beneficios de estos alimentos tradicionales para la inflamación y los procesos metabólicos en el cuerpo. Al mismo tiempo, mostramos cuán perjudicial puede ser una dieta occidental.

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The adoption of a traditional African diet has been shown to have a positive impact on inflammation and immune response, contrasting with the detrimental effects of a Western diet. A study conducted in Tanzania revealed that transitioning from a Western diet to a traditional African one led to a reduction in inflammatory markers and improved immune cell function. Conversely, those who switched from a traditional African diet to a Western one experienced an increase in inflammation and a decrease in immune response efficiency.

The study, published in «Nature Medicine,» emphasized the significant influence of dietary choices on the immune system and metabolism. Lifestyle-related diseases such as cardiovascular conditions, diabetes, and chronic inflammatory disorders are on the rise in Africa, posing a growing challenge to healthcare systems. The shift towards Western dietary habits in Africa, driven by economic development, urbanization, and the availability of processed foods, has accelerated this trend.

In the research, 77 healthy men in Tanzania participated, with some transitioning between diets and others maintaining their usual eating habits. Blood samples were analyzed for inflammatory markers and metabolic processes at the beginning of the study, after a two-week intervention, and again four weeks later. The results showed that individuals on a Western diet exhibited increased inflammation and biological processes associated with lifestyle-related diseases, as well as reduced immune response to pathogens. In contrast, those on a traditional African diet or consuming fermented beverages demonstrated reduced inflammatory markers, with some effects lasting up to four weeks after the dietary changes.

This comprehensive study sheds light on the health benefits of a traditional African diet, highlighting the importance of incorporating vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, and fermented foods into daily meals. The research underscores the potential long-term effects of short-term dietary modifications and emphasizes the need to learn from traditional African diets in the face of rapidly changing lifestyles across the continent. Dr. Quirijn de Mast from Radboudum observed the remarkable impact of diet on inflammation and metabolic processes, emphasizing the harmful effects of a Western diet.

Moving forward, further exploration of traditional diets, particularly in African regions undergoing lifestyle transitions, is crucial for promoting overall health and well-being. By understanding the effects of dietary choices on immune function and inflammation, individuals can make informed decisions to support their long-term health. Please rewrite this sentence.

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