The Dr. Hyman Show
The Root Causes of Inflammation & What You Can Do To Stop It
Aug 19, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Shilpa Ravella, a functional medicine expert, and Dr. David Furman, a Stanford professor known for his research on the immunome, tackle the often overlooked issue of chronic inflammation. They unveil how our diets, particularly high sugar and trans fats, contribute to inflammation and chronic diseases. The duo also emphasizes the importance of lifestyle choices, including exercise and stress reduction, and discuss innovative approaches to diagnose and manage inflammation for better health.
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- Diet significantly contributes to chronic inflammation, primarily due to high sugar and processed food consumption leading to various health risks.
- Chronic inflammation is often silent yet damaging, necessitating a focus on prevention by addressing root causes rather than just symptoms.
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The Impact of Diet on Inflammation
Diet is a major contributor to inflammation, with sugar and starch being the primary culprits. The average American consumes alarming quantities of sugar and flour, leading to significant health risks. High fructose corn syrup, commonly found in processed foods, exacerbates this issue, marking it as a dietary staple for a large part of the population. Chronic inflammation fueled by diet contributes to a range of diseases including heart disease, diabetes, and obesity.
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