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Best Anti-Inflammatory Foods

Chronic, low-grade inflammation is increasingly linked to a wide range of long-term health conditions, from heart disease to joint pain. Diet can’t switch inflammation off entirely, but certain foods and compounds, many of them the pigments and polyphenols that give fruit and vegetables their colour, are consistently associated with lower inflammatory markers in the research. This hub gathers the foods, compounds and the lab marker most relevant to tracking inflammation.

Foods that support Anti-Inflammatory

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Key compounds linked to Anti-Inflammatory

Biomarkers worth tracking

Recipes to try

Common questions

What is hs-CRP? High-sensitivity C-reactive protein is a blood marker your liver produces in response to inflammation anywhere in the body. It’s not specific to any one condition, but a raised level over time is one of the more accessible ways to get a sense of overall inflammatory load, and it’s a standard marker your doctor can order.

Are anti-inflammatory diets proven to reduce disease risk? There’s a substantial and growing evidence base linking anti-inflammatory eating patterns, like the Mediterranean diet, to lower rates of heart disease and other chronic conditions, though diet is one factor among many, including genetics, sleep, stress and activity levels. It’s a supporting strategy, not a guaranteed fix.

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