🔥 Chronic Inflammation with Aging (Inflammaging): Causes and Protocols
How to control age-related inflammation
Inflammaging is chronic low-grade systemic inflammation that increases with age. Let's look at causes, mechanisms and correction protocols.
What is inflammaging
Inflammaging is a combination of "inflammation" and "aging". It is chronic low-grade inflammation that accelerates age-related diseases.
- Chronic inflammation.
- Low grade.
- Increases with age.
- Accelerates diseases.
Mechanisms
Key factors are senescent cells, oxidative stress, microbiome changes and accumulation of pro-inflammatory signals.
- Senescent cells.
- Oxidative stress.
- Dysbiosis.
- Pro-inflammatory cytokines.
Markers
| Marker | Level |
|---|---|
| hsCRP | Below 1 mg/l — ideal |
| Fibrinogen | Within normal range |
| Interleukin-6 | Low |
Nutrition
- Mediterranean diet.
- More vegetables and fish.
- Less sugar and trans fats.
- Antioxidants.
Supplements
- Omega-3 (EPA/DHA).
- Curcumin.
- Vitamin D.
- Antioxidants.
Lifestyle
- Quality sleep.
- Regular exercise.
- Stress management.
- No smoking.
Protocol
- Check hsCRP and fibrinogen.
- Omega-3: 1–2 g EPA/DHA/day.
- Curcumin: 500–1000 mg/day.
- Control weight and sleep.
- Consult a doctor.
What is inflammaging?
Chronic low-grade systemic inflammation that increases with age.
Why does inflammation occur with aging?
Due to senescent cells, oxidative stress and dysbiosis.
How to check inflammation level?
By hsCRP, fibrinogen and interleukin-6.
What reduces inflammation?
Nutrition, omega-3, curcumin, sleep, movement.
Which diet is anti-inflammatory?
Mediterranean: vegetables, fish, olive oil.
Does omega-3 help?
Yes, EPA/DHA lower pro-inflammatory markers.
Normal hsCRP level?
Ideally below 1 mg/l; 1–3 is moderate risk.
Is inflammation reversible?
Yes, lifestyle correction lowers its level.
Is high hsCRP dangerous?
Yes, associated with cardiovascular disease risk.
When to see a doctor?
With persistent high hsCRP and accompanying symptoms.