What Is Chronic Inflammation and Why Should You Care?

Most people think inflammation is a bad thing, but in the short term, it’s your body’s way of healing. Chronic inflammation, however, is a different story. It’s the silent root of countless health issues, from fatigue and weight gain to autoimmune conditions and heart disease.

What is Chronic Inflammation?
Unlike acute inflammation (think swelling from a cut), chronic inflammation is low-grade, long-term, and often invisible. It happens when your immune system stays activated even when there’s no real threat.

Top Causes of Chronic Inflammation:

Processed foods and sugar

Poor gut health

Stress

Lack of sleep

Environmental toxins

Health Risks Associated:

Cardiovascular disease

Type 2 diabetes

Obesity

Depression

Alzheimer’s

How to Combat It Naturally:

Eat anti-inflammatory foods

Improve gut health with prebiotics and functional foods

Exercise regularly

Manage stress and sleep


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