LEVELS – A Whole New Level #266 - How and why to eat an anti-inflammatory diet | Dr. Robert Lustig & Ben Grynol
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Oct 10, 2024 
Dr. Robert Lustig, an expert in metabolic health, and Ben Grynol from Levels dive into the importance of an anti-inflammatory diet. They discuss how chronic inflammation accelerates aging and drives diseases, largely fueled by processed foods and sugars. Lustig emphasizes the healing role of inflammation while pinpointing the detrimental effects of seed oils. The conversation also highlights the benefits of anti-inflammatory foods like fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin D in combating inflammation and promoting overall health.
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Inflammation's Dual Nature
- Inflammation is crucial for healing and clearing foreign invaders, but chronic inflammation is detrimental.
- Chronic inflammation occurs when the body is in constant exposure to an irritant without resolution.
Causes of Chronic Inflammation
- Chronic inflammation can stem from environmental factors like air pollution and dietary factors.
- The gut, often affected by diet, is a major source of chronic inflammation.
Reduce Pro-Inflammatory Foods
- Limit pro-inflammatory foods like those with omega-6 fatty acids (seed oils) and sugar.
- These foods trigger immune responses and contribute to chronic inflammation.