Inflammation
Inflammation can be divided into two types, Acute and chronic inflammation. Acute inflammation would have affected everyone at some point in their life. When an injury, such as a cut, happens, the tissues that surround it and joints experience pain, swelling, redness, and warmth. This is when white blood cells have been released by our immune system to encircle and shield the injured area of our body.
When it comes to persistent inflammation, though, things are different. The immune system's continuous production of white blood cells and chemical messengers exacerbates chronic inflammation. As a result, the immune system never stops defending since the body sees itself as constantly being attacked.
Due to this, healthy tissues and organs may be attacked by WBC (white blood cells). If you are overweight or obese and have a higher concentration of visceral fat cells—the cells that are located between your organs—your immune system may utilize white blood cells to combat them. If you are overweight, your body may stay inflamed for a greater duration of time.
Despite the close connection between chronic inflammation and body weight, scientists believe there are multiple ways in which the two are influenced. Elevations in fat usually lead to metabolic and hormonal changes that raise C-reactive protein levels in the blood. Usually, these inflammatory markers persist until the excess weight is lost.
Inflammation weakens the immune system's capacity to process insulin, which causes blood sugar levels to rise and fat to build up in the liver, both of which are difficulties for insulin processing. Of course, this can lead to obesity and increase in insulin resistance, and so on.
Inflammation hinders leptin from being produced, which results in leptin resistance. Leptin is an essential hormone that messages the brain to control hunger and metabolism. Lower amounts slow down metabolism and increase hunger, making weight control even more challenging.
Some effects of Inflammation on our body are:
o Heart disease and hypertension are examples of cardiovascular diseases.
o Gastrointestinal conditions such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and inflammatory bowel disease.
o Disorders triggered by antibodies, such as rheumatoid arthritis
o Asthma
o Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
o Metabolic illnesses, such diabetes type 2
o Neurological conditions like Parkinson's disease
o Certain cancers
o Mental diseases like depression
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