Aging isn’t just about time passing — it’s about inflammation accumulating. Inflammaging refers to the silent, chronic inflammation that builds up in the body over decades, quietly fueling heart disease, dementia, osteoporosis, muscle loss, and frailty. It’s not inevitable, but it is widespread — and often unrecognized until function declines.
This hidden fire is stoked by oxidative stress, gut dysbiosis, damaged mitochondria, and cellular debris that overactivates the immune system. Over time, inflammation disrupts your metabolism, drains your energy, weakens your bones, and accelerates physical decline. But here’s the opportunity: inflammaging is modifiable. Anti-inflammatory nutrition, a healthy gut, deep sleep, daily movement, stress regulation, and toxin avoidance aren’t just wellness buzzwords — they’re science-backed levers for preserving strength, clarity, and independence as you age. Healthy aging isn’t about hacks. It’s about stacking smart, simple habits that lower inflammation and protect your vitality.