Inflammaging
A chronic, low-grade inflammatory state associated with aging. It is different from short-term inflammation after injury or infection because it can stay active in the background.
Plain English
Inflammaging is background inflammation that becomes more common with age.
Why It Matters After 40
It gives readers a better frame for sleep, visceral fat, gum health, exercise, diet quality, and chronic disease risk without pretending one supplement fixes inflammation.
What To Do With It
Use hs-CRP and clinical context as conversation starters, then focus on sleep, body composition, fitness, nutrition quality, and known medical issues.
Human Utility
- Compare the trend against symptoms, meals, sleep, and activity.
- Use the term to organize a doctor conversation.
- Avoid changing medication or insulin settings based on a chatbot summary.
Proof Structure
The concept is well-established
Reviews describe human aging as associated with chronic low-grade inflammation, while still noting that causes and outcomes are complex.
Source: Franceschi review