Inflammation plays a crucial role in human health, acting as our body’s defense system against injury and infection. Acute inflammation, a short-term response, is beneficial, but chronic, low-grade inflammation can be detrimental. Obesity is a major contributor to chronic inflammation. Fat tissue, particularly visceral fat around organs, releases inflammatory molecules that disrupt normal cellular function. This disrupts how our body regulates blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol, all of which are risk factors for diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers [1, 2].
This link between obesity and inflammation is especially concerning for aging. Both processes are associated with a heightened inflammatory state, and research suggests they may reinforce each other. Chronic inflammation can accelerate age-related decline, while obesity itself increases the risk of developing age-related diseases. By understanding this connection, researchers are exploring ways to manage inflammation and potentially slow the aging process, with a focus on maintaining a healthy weight through diet and exercise [3].
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