| abstract |
A method for reducing inflammation and stress in a mammal is provided. The method comprises administering to a mammal a composition comprising a glucose antimetabolite, wherein the composition reduces the concentration of C-reactive protein in the blood of the mammal after administration of the glucose antimetabolite. A method comprising a sufficient amount of an antimetabolite of glucose. A method wherein the glucose antimetabolite is selected from 2-deoxy-D-glucose, 5-thio-D-glucose, anhydrous sugar, mannoheptulose and the like or a mixture thereof. A method of administering a composition comprising avocado or an avocado extract comprising mannoheptulose. [Selection figure] None |