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Inflammation Hunting- What Does It Mean? | Ep 328

The Funk'tional Nutrition Podcast

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Unchecked Inflammation Breeds Autoimmunity

Unchecked inflammation, characteristic of autoimmunity, occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own tissues. This inflammation can also stem from oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction, often linked to excessive free radicals and advanced glycation end products resulting from prolonged high blood sugar levels. A high A1C indicates long-term elevated blood sugar, contributing to inflammation alongside oxidized lipoproteins and homocysteines. Identifying the cause of inflammation is essential, as symptoms such as unexplained joint pain can manifest in patients.

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