The Silent Inflammation in the Body: 5 Familiar Habits That May Harm Your Health

An article based on an American source (Fox News) reviews five everyday factors that may contribute to chronic low-grade inflammation: ongoing stress, poor diet, imbalanced blood sugar levels, exposure to environmental pollutants, and intense training without recovery. Expert Jim Laval explains how lifestyle changes may help reduce the risk.

An article based on an American source (Fox News) quotes Jim Laval, a clinical pharmacist and metabolic medicine expert from Texas, detailing five everyday factors that may contribute to chronic low-grade inflammation: ongoing stress that disrupts hormonal balance; a poor diet rich in ultra-processed foods and low in fiber; imbalanced blood sugar levels linked to insulin resistance; exposure to environmental pollutants such as air pollution, PFAS and microplastics; and intense training without sufficient recovery. The article stresses that chronic inflammation may develop without clear symptoms, and is linked to increased risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and other chronic diseases. However, it notes that the connection is complex and inflammation may be a result of an existing illness rather than necessarily the direct cause. The main recommendations include a balanced diet, tailored physical activity, sufficient sleep and management of metabolic risk factors.