Chronic inflammation (inflammaging)

Aging Process

Also known as: systemic inflammation

Foods That May Help

Foods linked to Chronic inflammation (inflammaging) in the research literature.

NutsProtects against
More than a dozen studies show nuts don't increase inflammatory markers even in large amounts.
Source: How Not to Age
Sweet PotatoesReduces risk of
Sweet potatoes are ranked as one of the healthiest foods on the planet. The peel has nearly ten times the antioxidant power of inner flesh.
Source: How Not to Die
TurmericReduces risk of
1/4 teaspoon/day
Curcumin has been shown to effectively treat rheumatoid arthritis better than the leading drug and is also effective for osteoarthritis, lupus, and inflammatory bowel disease
Source: How Not to Die
CherriesReduces risk of
Cherries can reduce strength loss from excessive exercise from 22 percent down to only 4 percent. They also help reduce muscle pain in long-distance runners and aid in marathon recovery.
Source: How Not to Die
CilantroReduces risk of
20 sprigs/day for 2 months
About twenty sprigs of cilantro daily for two months reduced inflammation levels in arthritis sufferers and cut uric-acid levels in half; Coriander is a potential source of high-value components with anti-inflammatory properties (Sahib et al. 2013; Rajeshwari et al. 2012)
Source: How Not to Die
Tart cherry juiceReduces risk of
Tart cherry juice reduces muscle pain during running and aids recovery following marathon running (Kuehl et al. 2010; Howatson et al. 2010)
Source: How Not to Die
WatermelonReduces risk of
Watermelon juice is a potential functional drink for sore muscle relief in athletes (Tarazona-Diaz et al. 2013)
Source: How Not to Die
AmlaReduces risk of
Amla extract has shown antilipidemic, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antiulcer activities
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity

Compounds That May Help

Bioactive compounds linked to Chronic inflammation (inflammaging) in the research.

CapsaicinReduces risk of
TRPV1-knockout mice show lower rates of inflammation, improved glucose tolerance, and better energy expenditure
Source: How We Age
Dietary fiberProtects against
Dietary fibers provide resistance to influenza through the activation of immune cells. Dietary non-fermentable fiber prevents autoimmune neurological disease by changing gut metabolic and immune status
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity

Risk Factors

Foods and compounds that may contribute to Chronic inflammation (inflammaging).

Red Meat
Red meat consumption linked to biomarkers of obesity, inflammation, glucose metabolism and oxidative stress (Montonen et al. 2013)
Source: How Not to Die

Biological Mechanisms

Contributes toGut microbiome aging
Microbial-induced inflammation is at the center of many of the aging microbiome hypotheses, as inflammaging is one of the major drivers and biomarkers of aging

Recipes That May Help

Sources

How Not to Age
How Not to Die
How We Age
Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
The How Not to Age Cookbook
The Young Forever Cookbook
Young Forever