By Eleanor Garth – Longevity.Technology –
Inflammation is an essential component of the body’s immune response to injury or infection, and prevents the spread of damage, removes cell debris and lays the groundwork for repair.
However, it is a double-edged sword, as while acute inflammation serves an important protective function, chronic inflammation poses significant health risks. As we age, inflammatory processes are ramped up, giving rise to the state known as inflammaging. This sustained, low-grade inflammatory state is more than an elevation of inflammatory markers – it embodies a multifaceted interplay of genetic predispositions, lifestyle factors and physiological alterations, collectively tipping the balance toward chronic inflammation over time.