Inflammation & Nutrition
Sep 29, 2021 by Christina Wilson
Ok, so what is inflammation? I hear that word a lot, but I may not know exactly what it means?
In simplistic terms, inflammation is the body’s response to a problem. It’s a normal, critically needed reaction signaling the immune system that something is wrong, so it can fight off infection or heal injuries. When you run a fever, that’s inflammation—swelling after you twist your ankle? That’s inflammation. All these cases are called acute inflammation, which our bodies require. Chronic inflammation, however, even low level, is another story. Chronic inflammation can damage healthy cells, tissues, and organs, and over time can contribute to leading to diseases like diabetes, arthritis, obesity, and heart disease.
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