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Cultural and life style practices associated with low inflammatory physiology in Japanese adults
- Source :
- Brain Behav Immun
- Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Japan is an exceptionally healthy East Asian country with extended longevity. In addition, the typical levels of several proinflammatory proteins, including both C-reactive protein (CRP) and interleukin-6 (IL-6), are often reported to be low when compared to American and European populations. This analysis determined if blood levels of CRP and IL-6 were associated with 4 cultural practices reflective of Japanese behavior and customs -- drinking tea, eating seafood, consuming vegetables, and partaking in relaxing baths regularly - among 382 adults living in Tokyo. Regression models controlled for demographic factors, adiposity (BMI), physical exercise, smoking, alcohol use, and chronic illness (e.g., diabetes). Consuming a Japanese diet was associated with significantly lower CRP and IL-6 levels. More frequent bathing was associated with lower IL-6, but not specifically predictive of low CRP. This study has confirmed prior evidence for low inflammatory activity in Japanese adults and its association with several behavioral practices common in Japan.
- Subjects :
- 0301 basic medicine
Adult
Bathing
media_common.quotation_subject
Immunology
Physical exercise
Article
03 medical and health sciences
Behavioral Neuroscience
0302 clinical medicine
Japan
Diabetes mellitus
Environmental health
Medicine
Humans
Obesity
Life Style
media_common
biology
Endocrine and Autonomic Systems
Life style
business.industry
Asia, Eastern
Interleukin-6
C-reactive protein
Longevity
medicine.disease
030104 developmental biology
C-Reactive Protein
biology.protein
business
030217 neurology & neurosurgery
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 10902139
- Volume :
- 90
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Brain, behavior, and immunity
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....b55c98d55ceb8a5e1fa3aec34993f62c