ZOE Science & Nutrition Inflammation and your gut: Expert guidance to improve your health
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Jan 4, 2024 
Tim Spector, a leading genetic epidemiologist, and Will Bulsiewicz, a bestselling gastroenterologist, explore the crucial link between gut health and inflammation. They discuss how diet impacts inflammation levels and can even extend life expectancy. Our hosts break down the dual nature of inflammation, emphasizing the risks of chronic forms linked to diseases. They highlight the importance of diverse, plant-based diets and fermented foods in fostering gut health, revealing actionable changes anyone can make to reduce inflammation.
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Broken Toe
- Jonathan Wolfe broke his toe, which caused significant swelling due to inflammation.
- This inflammation was beneficial as it aided the healing process.
Dangers of Chronic Inflammation
- Chronic inflammation has serious consequences throughout the body.
- It's linked to major diseases like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
Shifting Causes of Inflammation
- Chronic inflammatory conditions used to be linked to infections like TB.
- Now, autoimmune and lifestyle diseases play a larger role, potentially due to changes in our environment.
