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Diet-Induced Inflammation

Meaning

Diet-Induced Inflammation refers to the chronic, low-grade systemic inflammatory state that is triggered and perpetuated by the sustained consumption of specific, pro-inflammatory dietary patterns or individual food components. This is not a protective acute immune response but rather a maladaptive, systemic state characterized by chronically elevated circulating pro-inflammatory cytokines like interleukin-6 and C-reactive protein. Dietary factors, such as a high intake of refined carbohydrates, an imbalanced omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acid ratio, and a deficiency in fermentable fiber, can dysregulate the immune system and gut microbiome, directly impairing hormonal signaling and contributing to metabolic dysfunction. Managing this type of inflammation is a core strategy for optimizing endocrine health and longevity.