Inflammation can accelerate the aging process from "summary" of Lifespan by David Sinclair,Matthew D. Laplante
Inflammation is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it is a crucial part of our immune response, helping us fight off infections and heal wounds. However, when inflammation becomes chronic and sustained over long periods of time, it can wreak havoc on our bodies. It can damage our tissues and organs, leading to a range of age-related diseases such as arthritis, heart disease, and Alzheimer's. But the negative effects of inflammation don't stop there. Research has shown that chronic inflammation can also accelerate the aging process at a cellular level. One way it does this is by increasing the production of free radicals, which are unstable molecules that can cause damage to our DNA, proteins, and lipids. This damage can accumulate over time, leading to a decline in our cellular function and contributing to the aging process. In ...
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