Is Everything Inflammation? What Science Says!

Inflammation is one of the most overused words in modern health conversations. From fatigue to anxiety, many people are now told that inflammation is the root cause of everything. But is that actually true?In this episode, we break down the science behind inflammation—what it really is, why it matters, and when it becomes dangerous. You’ll learn the difference between acute inflammation and chronic inflammation.We’ll also explore foods that triggers it and those that can help to keep it at bay and of course, lifestyle factors that can both aid and hinders chronic inflammation.This is a science-based, balanced conversation designed to help you understand inflammation without fear.If you’ve ever wondered whether inflammation is truly behind your symptoms—or if it’s just the latest buzzword—this episode is for you.***You can find the full list of researched references and further readings below.Main Discussion PointsWhat is inflammation.Acute vs Chronic inflammation.Lifestyle factors and inflammation.Stay in the Know: *** Subscribe to the blog's newsletter to stay informed and enjoy additional health and wellness topics.Things you can do right now to improve your health Resources/Freebies:1.     Helpful Blog Posts/Videos: The Mediterranean DietVideo: Let’s Talk Olive Oil2.    Almonds and Olivez Wellness BlogFor more Health and Wellness tips, subscribe to the Social-Ize Your Health ™   Podcast on Spotify and Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts. Leave a review and share it with someone who enjoys real conversations about health.References and Further ReadingsAbbas, A., Lichtman, A., & Pillai, S. (2021). Cellular and Molecular Immunology E-Book (10th ed.). Elsevier. Calder PC,  et al. (2011). Dietary factors and low-grade inflammation in relation to overweight and obesity. Br J Nutr. 2011 Dec;106 Suppl 3:S5-78. doi: 10.1017/S0007114511005460. PMID: 22133051.Furman D, Campisi J, Verdin E, Carrera-Bastos P, Targ S, Franceschi C, Ferrucci L, Gilroy DW, Fasano A, Miller GW, Miller AH, Mantovani A, Weyand CM, Barzilai N, Goronzy JJ, Rando TA, Effros RB, Lucia A, Kleinstreuer N, Slavich GM. Chronic inflammation in the etiology of disease across the life span. Nat Med. 2019 Dec;25(12):1822-1832. doi: 10.1038/s41591-019-0675-0. Epub 2019 Dec 5. PMID: 31806905; PMCID: PMC7147972.Tsigalou C, Konstantinidis T, Paraschaki A, Stavropoulou E, Voidarou C, Bezirtzoglou E. Mediterranean Diet as a Tool to Combat Inflammation and Chronic Diseases. An Overview. Biomedicines. 2020 Jul 8;8(7):201. doi: 10.3390/biomedicines8070201. PMID: 32650619; PMCID: PMC7400632.Tristan Asensi M, Napoletano A, Sofi F, Dinu M. Low-Grade Inflammation and Ultra-Processed Foods Consumption: A Review. Nutrients. 2023 Mar 22;15(6):1546. Zhang, J. (2007) Yin and Yang Interplay of IFN-γ in Inflammation and Autoimmune Disease. Journal of Clinical Investigation, 117, 871-873.https://doi.org/10.1172/JCI3186Thanks for listening! Have a great day!