Nutritious route to reduce inflammation

INFLAMMATION, a critical process for the body's defense and tissue repair, is an essential part of our immune system.

- Sadhvika Srinivas

INFLAMMATION, a critical process for the body's defense and tissue repair, is an essential part of our immune system. It is activated in response to infections, trauma, toxins, or allergic reactions, helping the body recover and heal. However, when inflammation persists and becomes chronic, it can contribute to the development of various diseases, including cardiovascular disease, autoimmune disorders, neurological conditions, and even cancer.

Notably, the aging process amplifies chronic inflammation, further compromising bodily functions and increasing susceptibility to illness and mortality.

The modern lifestyle, characterized by dietary and behavioral shifts since the industrial revolution 150 years ago, has exacerbated these issues. Industrialized societies have gained access to high-caloric diets, coupled with a sedentary lifestyle due to technological advances. This combination has led to a rise in obesity and non-communicable diseases like metabolic syndrome.

The typical dietary pattern in these regions includes excessive consumption of refined grains, sugars, red and processed meats, eggs, high-fat dairy products, artificially sweetened drinks, and salt, paired with inadequate intake of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, nuts, and legumes.

This imbalance fosters weight gain and increases visceral adipose tissue, both of which are linked to chronic inflammation.