Chronic and silent inflammation contributes to diseases that together represent the leading causes of death around the world. In fact, low-level, invisible inflammation, simmering quietly in the blood of ostensibly healthy people, may be a common thread running through nearly all diseases.
“Chronic inflammatory diseases have been recognized as the most significant cause of death in the world today, with more than 50% of all deaths being attributable to inflammation-related diseases.” (NIH)If we want to age gracefully and live longer, we want to focus on keeping our inflammation in check, even the undetected types (called silent inflammation).
1st phase of inflammation
Release of histamine, which is followed by a release of chemical mediators. These dilate capillary pores and initiate inflammation by allowing fluid and protein to enter the tissue spaces (creating swelling).
2nd phase of inflammation
Chemicals are released to further open blood vessels so white blood cells can reach the damaged area. This causes further swelling. Pain receptors are activated at this stage.
3rd Phase of inflammation
During the third phase, white blood cells use free radicals to destroy microbes and cellular debris. Healthy cells need adequate levels of antioxidants in order to protect themselves from these free radicals. If antioxidant levels are too low, healthy tissues will get damaged causing inflammation to spread, leading to many health issues.
Once white blood cells have completed their cleanup of the area, a healing phase is initiated. Cortisol from the adrenals is secreted to shut down production of the chemical messengers that mediate inflammatory process.
Macrophages clean up the remaining debris and a regenerative cycle begins as chemical messengers are released which stimulate tissue repair.
In chronic inflammation, the body is never able to complete the healing phase of the inflammatory process. It gets stuck in the earlier phases. Meanwhile, the free radical activity in phase three causes more and more cells to get damaged, causing the inflammatory fires to spread.
Silent inflammation can lurk in the shadows—without any of the “normal” symptoms inflammation may cause (think: redness, swelling, pain). But eventually, it can lead to significant health issues and accelerated aging.
Inflammation causes damage to the cells of the body, leads to mutations, or even cell death. In turn, this causes various dysfunctions and problems for long-term health. In short, the cells of the body are unable to perform their jobs effectively.
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