It is now well recognised that a link exists between chronic, low-grade inflammation and a wide range of medical conditions and health issues, including cancer, type 2 diabetes, depression, cardiovascular disease, autoimmune conditions, arthritis and neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s.
In the short-term, inflammation plays a protective role in fighting off foreign “invaders”, such as bacteria and pollen, which pose a threat to our health, however uncontrolled inflammation that persists in the long-term can be detrimental to our health and drive disease processes. Damage to cells and tissues as a result of prolonged, low-grade inflammation can occur over many years before it becomes evident.