Diet Against Inflammation: How to Help the Body Fight Back
Inflammation is the body's defense reaction to viruses, diseases, or injuries. Examples include when a cut finger becomes red and swollen, and when a cold becomes a cough. These reactions indicate short-term acute inflammation and that immune cells are fighting the infection. However, inflammation can become chronic, lasting months, years, or even a lifetime.
Dr. Vera
Why inflammation becomes chronic
A prolonged inflammatory process can develop against the backdrop of an acute form caused by an infection, but this is not the only reason. Other causes include:
- Autoimmune diseases, in which the immune system attacks the body's tissue. These include rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and inflammatory bowel disease.
- Allergies, including asthma and allergic rhinitis.
- Constant exposure to chemicals and smoking.
- Obesity and metabolic disorders. Adipose tissue, especially visceral fat, can produce inflammatory substances such as cytokines.
- Pr...
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