What causes chronic inflammation and 5 science-backed ways to tackle it

The impact of chronic inflammation on our bodies as we age (also known as 'inflammaging') is increasingly being talked about.

But what do you need to know about it and do trendy 'anti-inflammatory diets' really minimise the risk? 

We asked inflammation experts including Professor Asif Iqbal, Professor Janet Lord and Professor Lettie Bishop about the science behind chronic inflammation, and what lifestyle changes you can make to help keep it at bay.

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Our inflammation research

For our investigation into inflammation, Which? researcher Martha Roberts interviewed leading experts for their insights, as well as reading scores of academic papers for evidence-based information. All our investigative articles are checked by a second senior researcher as part of our independent processes.

Martha is an award-winning senior health writer with 25 years of experience writing about health and wellbeing topics for national newspapers, magazines and websites, and for the charity sector. 

Inflammation experts Martha spoke to for this article included:

, professor of inflammation biology at the University of Birmingham's Department of Cardiovascular Sciences., emeritus professor of immune cell biology at the University of Birmingham Research Labs Department of Inflammation and Ageing., professor of exercise immunology at Loughborough University's School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences.

source https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/what-causes-inflammation-and-5-science-backed-ways-to-tackle-it-aVsAJ0t4HWQp