Here are 9 signs that you have inflammation in your body. Could an anti-inflammatory diet help?
SalonThere is a lot of health buzz around the term "inflammation" right now. The signs and symptoms of chronic inflammation may be present from several months to years and include: persistent pain chronic fatigue or insomnia joint stiffness skin problems elevated blood markers gastrointestinal issues depression, anxiety and mood disorders unintended weight gain or loss frequent colds or flu What role does diet play? A recent 2021 systematic review found eating an anti-inflammatory diet likely leads to significantly lower pain in people with rheumatoid arthritis when compared with other diets. Inflammation is strongly implicated in the development of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease and related dementia and evidence suggests anti-inflammatory diets might help to protect the brain. More broadly, a 2021 review paper examined recent research related to anti-inflammatory diets and their effect on reducing inflammation associated with ageing.