“If we can control inflammation, we can increase our healthy lifespan by 25%?”

“If we can control inflammation, we can increase our healthy lifespan by 25%?”

Inflammation is a biological response produced by the immune system to protect the body from infection, injury, and disease. However, if inflammation persists for a long time, it can lead to various diseases. Inflammation has a significant impact on health and longevity. Controlling inflammation can lead to a long and healthy life.

 

According to research results from Duke University-National University of Singapore and published in the international academic journal Nature, blocking a specific protein (interleukin-11) that promotes inflammation can activate metabolism, make the body healthier, and extend lifespan by about 25%. This is the result of a mouse experiment. Dr. Cathy Slack (aging biologist) of the research team said, “Most research results on proteins, anti-aging, and rejuvenation have not reached clinical trials, but this research is likely to progress further.” Imperial College London in the UK and the University of Melbourne in Australia also participated in this study (Inhibition of IL-11 signaling extends mammalian healthspan and lifespan).

According to the American health media outlet Healthline, improving your diet is essential for reducing inflammation at home. Choosing foods low in sugar and trans fat and avoiding processed foods can help. Food can also help fight inflammation.

 

Anti-inflammatory foods include berries and cherries, fatty fish like salmon and mackerel, broccoli, avocado, green tea, mushrooms like shiitake, spices like turmeric, ginger, and cloves, and tomatoes, all of which are good for reducing inflammation. Regular exercise, stress management, quitting smoking, treating and managing existing medical conditions, and treating inflammation are also essential. Foods that can cause chronic inflammation include sugar, refined carbohydrates, trans fats, and alcohol.

 

Inflammation can be divided into three types: acute inflammation (lasting up to two weeks), chronic inflammation (lasting more than six weeks), and subacute inflammation (lasting two to six weeks, a transitional stage between acute and chronic inflammation). Chronic inflammation is the root of all diseases and is closely related to autoimmune diseases and long-term stress.

 

Common symptoms include body aches, persistent fatigue and insomnia, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders, gastrointestinal problems such as constipation, diarrhea, and acid reflux, unintentional weight gain or loss, frequent infections, and common autoimmune diseases (inflammatory conditions). Autoimmune diseases include rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and multiple sclerosis.

 

Diagnosing inflammation requires blood tests, serum proteins, and C-reactive protein (CRP). Colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy may also be performed to diagnose inflammatory gastrointestinal diseases. Medications include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If signs of chronic inflammation appear, it's recommended to see a doctor immediately for treatment.