Causes of Inflammation : Reducing Your Risk

Inflammation is the body's attempt at self-protection; the aim being to remove harmful stimuli, including damaged cells, irritants, or pathogens - and begin the healing process.

When something harmful or irritating affects a part of our body, there is a biological response to try to remove it, the signs and symptoms of inflammation, specifically acute inflammation, show that the body is trying to heal itself.

Inflammation does not mean infection, even when an infection causes inflammation. Infection is caused by a bacterium, virus or fungus, while inflammation is the body's response to it.

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35 causes

Protective Factors	Studies
Minor Protective Factor Moderate Exercise Selfcare	4 studies The effects of three different exercise modalities on markers of ma... Study in 2016 -36% with Moderate evidence in 24 weeks 397 subjects Exercise-induced biochemical changes and their potential influence ... Study in 2016 -28% with Low evidence in 12 years 41 subjects Inflammation and exercise: inhibition of monocytic TNF production b... Study in 2017 -20% with Moderate evidence in 20 minutes 47 subjects The benefits of physical activity for health and well-being -11% with Low evidence
Minor Protective Factor Running Selfcare	2 studies Running decreases knee intra-articular cytokine and cartilage oligo... Study in 2016 -55% with Low evidence in 30 mn 6 subjects Inflammation and exercise: inhibition of monocytic TNF production b... Study in 2017 -20% with Moderate evidence in 20 minutes 47 subjects
Minor Protective Factor Green Tea Beverage	1 study Coffee and tea consumption in relation to inflammation and basal gl... Study in 2011 -12% with High evidence in 4 years 10,747 subjects
Minor Protective Factor Vinegar Nutrition	1 study Vinegar Treatment Prevents the Development of Murine Experimental C... Study in 2016 -90% with Low evidence
Minor Protective Factor Foods rich in Alpha-Li... Nutrition	1 study Irbesartan and lipoic acid improve endothelial function and reduce ... Study in 2005 -25% with Moderate evidence in 4 weeks 58 subjects
Minor Protective Factor Red Yeast Rice Nutrition	1 study Xuezhikang, an extract of cholestin, decreases plasma inflammatory ... Study in 2007 -20% with Moderate evidence in 3 months 36 subjects
Minor Protective Factor Fasting Nutrition	1 study A Diet Mimicking Fasting Promotes Regeneration and Reduces Autoimmu... Study in 2016 -20% with Moderate evidence in 1 week 60 subjects
Minor Protective Factor Intense Exercise Selfcare	1 study Inflammation and exercise: inhibition of monocytic TNF production b... Study in 2017 -20% with Moderate evidence in 20 minutes 47 subjects
Minor Protective Factor Friendships Selfcare	1 study Social relationships and physiological determinants of longevity ac... Study in 2013 -4% with High evidence in 10 years 6,923 subjects
Minor Protective Factor High Intensity Interva... Selfcare	1 study The effects of three different exercise modalities on markers of ma... Study in 2016 -3% with High evidence in 30 days 397 subjects
Minor Protective Factor Garlic (Allium sativum) Nutrition	1 study Garlic [Allium sativum]: A Review of its Potential Use as an Anti-C... -3% with High evidence
Minor Protective Factor Japanese honeysuckle (... Herb	2 studies Wound repair and anti-inflammatory potential of Lonicera japonica i... -3% with Moderate evidence 24 subjects Anti-Inflammatory and Analgesic Activities of SKLJI, a Highly Purif... Study in 2014 -1% with Moderate evidence
Minor Protective Factor Marijuana Herb	1 study Marijuana Compounds: A Nonconventional Approach to Parkinson’s Dise... Study in 2016 -1% with High evidence
Minor Protective Factor Music Selfcare	1 study Singing modulates mood, stress, cortisol, cytokine and neuropeptide... Study in 2016 -9% with Low evidence in 70 mn 193 subjects
Minor Protective Factor Ginger Herb	2 studies Edible ginger-derived nanoparticles: A novel therapeutic approach f... Study in 2016 -3% with Low evidence Ginger—An Herbal Medicinal Product with Broad Anti-Inflammatory Act... -1% with Moderate evidence
Minor Protective Factor Holy Basil (Tulsi, Oci... Herb	1 study Therapeutic Potential of Ocimum sanctum in Prevention and Treatment... Study in 2012 -4% with Low evidence
Minor Protective Factor Flaxseeds Nutrition	1 study Flaxseed as a functional food source Study in 2001 -3% with Low evidence
Minor Protective Factor Olive oil Nutrition	1 study Scientific evidence of the benefits of virgin olive oil for human h... Study in 2014 -1% with Moderate evidence in 2 months 200 subjects
Minor Protective Factor Chamomile Herb	1 study Chamomile: A herbal medicine of the past with bright future Study in 2011 -1% with Moderate evidence
Minor Protective Factor Meat & Foods rich in B... Nutrition	1 study Postexercise protein supplementation improves health and muscle sor... Study in 2004 -1% with Moderate evidence in 30 mn 150 subjects
Minor Protective Factor Curcumin (Turmeric) Herb	1 study Oral supplementation of turmeric decreases proteinuria, hematuria, ... Study in 2012 -1% with Low evidence in 3 mos 24 subjects

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Risk Factors	Studies
Risk Factor Stress Brain system	2 studies Relation between resting amygdalar activity and cardiovascular even... Study in 2017 +41% with Moderate evidence in 3 years 9 months 293 subjects The effects of acute psychological stress on circulating inflammato... Study in 2007 +30% with High evidence in 3 days
Minor Protective Factor Amygdalar activity Brain system	1 study Relation between resting amygdalar activity and cardiovascular even... Study in 2017 +51% with Moderate evidence in 3 years 9 months 293 subjects
Minor Risk Factor Poor sleep Musculoskeletal system	2 studies Chronic Sleep Disruption Alters Gut Microbiota, Induces Systemic an... Study in 2016 +75% with Low evidence in 6 weeks Sleep Disturbance, Sleep Duration, and Inflammation: A Systematic R... Study in 2016 +20% with Moderate evidence 50,000 subjects
Minor Risk Factor Obesity Musculoskeletal system	1 study Effect of Massive Weight Loss on Inflammatory Adipocytokines and th... Study in 2009 +94% with Low evidence in 3 years 10 subjects
Minor Risk Factor Small intestinal bact... Digestive system	1 study The role of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, intestinal perme... Study in 2001 +89% with Low evidence 12 subjects
Minor Risk Factor Non Fatty Liver Disease Digestive system	1 study The role of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, intestinal perme... Study in 2001 +89% with Low evidence 12 subjects
Minor Risk Factor Cow milk (A1 β-casein) Beverage	1 study Milk intake and risk of mortality and fractures in women and men: c... Study in 2016 +9% with High evidence in 20 years 106,772 subjects
Minor Risk Factor Long Duration of Sleep Musculoskeletal system	1 study Sleep Disturbance, Sleep Duration, and Inflammation: A Systematic R... Study in 2016 +11% with Moderate evidence 50,000 subjects
Minor Risk Factor Food Emulsifier Manufactured	2 studies Dietary emulsifier-induced low-grade inflammation promotes colon ca... Study in 2016 +11% with Low evidence Dietary emulsifiers impact the mouse gut microbiota promoting colit... Study in 2015 +11% with Low evidence
Minor Risk Factor Depression Brain system	1 study Associations of Depression With C-Reactive Protein, IL-1, and IL-6:... Study in 2009 +15% with Low evidence in 4 years
Minor Risk Factor Andrographis paniculata Herb	1 study Anticancer and immunostimulatory compounds from Andrographis panicu... Study in 2004 +2% with Moderate evidence
Minor Risk Factor Coffee (Caffeine) Beverage	4 studies Effects of caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee on biological risk ... Study in 2012 +95% with Low evidence in 8 weeks 45 subjects Association of coffee consumption with serum adiponectin, leptin, i... Study in 2012 -20% with Moderate evidence 3,317 subjects Coffee and tea consumption in relation to inflammation and basal gl... Study in 2011 +11% with Low evidence in 4 years 10,747 subjects Coffee consumption and markers of inflammation and endothelial dysf... Study in 2006 -3% with Moderate evidence in 4 years 1,393 subjects

Outcomes	References
Risk Factor Stroke Brain system	1 study Relation of C-reactive protein to stroke, cognitive disorders, and ... Study in 2005 +70% with High evidence in 8 years
Minor Risk Factor Schizophrenia Brain system	1 study A significant causal association between C-reactive protein levels ... Study in 2016 +17% with High evidence 6,163 subjects
Minor Risk Factor Dementia Brain system	1 study Relation of C-reactive protein to stroke, cognitive disorders, and ... Study in 2005 +20% with Moderate evidence in 8 years
Minor Risk Factor Cognitive deficit Brain system	1 study Relation of C-reactive protein to stroke, cognitive disorders, and ... Study in 2005 +20% with Moderate evidence in 8 years
Minor Risk Factor Depression Brain system	1 study Associations of Depression With C-Reactive Protein, IL-1, and IL-6:... Study in 2009 +15% with Moderate evidence in 4 years

Oxidative stress reflects an imbalance between the systemic manifestation of reactive oxygen species and a biological system's ability to read...

29 causes found in 32 health studies

The immune system is a network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend the body against attacks by “foreign” invaders. Thes...

12 causes found in 11 health studies

Fever, also known as pyrexia and febrile response, is defined as having a temperature above the normal range due to an increase in the body's ...

1 cause found in 1 health study

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body's response to infection injures its own tissues and organs. Common signs and ...

1 cause found in 2 health studies

There are 21 factors preventing Inflammation, including:

Minor Protective Factor Moderate ExerciseSelfcare

Minor Protective Factor RunningSelfcare

Minor Protective Factor Green TeaBeverage

Minor Protective Factor VinegarNutrition

Minor Protective Factor Foods rich in Alpha-Li...Nutrition

Minor Protective Factor Red Yeast RiceNutrition

Minor Protective Factor FastingNutrition

Minor Protective Factor Intense ExerciseSelfcare

Minor Protective Factor FriendshipsSelfcare

Minor Protective Factor High Intensity Interva...Selfcare

Minor Protective Factor Garlic (Allium sativum)Nutrition

Minor Protective Factor Japanese honeysuckle (...Herb

Minor Protective Factor MarijuanaHerb

Minor Protective Factor MusicSelfcare

Minor Protective Factor GingerHerb

Minor Protective Factor Holy Basil (Tulsi, Oci...Herb

Minor Protective Factor FlaxseedsNutrition

Minor Protective Factor Olive oilNutrition

Minor Protective Factor Chamomile Herb

Minor Protective Factor Meat & Foods rich in B...Nutrition

Minor Protective Factor Curcumin (Turmeric)Herb

There are 12 factors increasing Inflammation, including:

Risk Factor StressBrain system

Minor Protective Factor Amygdalar activity Brain system

Minor Risk Factor Poor sleepMusculoskeletal system

Minor Risk Factor ObesityMusculoskeletal system

Minor Risk Factor Small intestinal bact...Digestive system

Minor Risk Factor Non Fatty Liver DiseaseDigestive system

Minor Risk Factor Cow milk (A1 β-casein)Beverage

Minor Risk Factor Long Duration of SleepMusculoskeletal system

Minor Risk Factor Food EmulsifierManufactured

Minor Risk Factor DepressionBrain system

Minor Risk Factor Andrographis paniculataHerb

Minor Risk Factor Coffee (Caffeine)Beverage

Possible outcomes of Inflammation

Risk Factor StrokeBrain system

Minor Risk Factor SchizophreniaBrain system

Minor Risk Factor DementiaBrain system

Minor Risk Factor Cognitive deficitBrain system

Minor Risk Factor DepressionBrain system

Related to Inflammation

Oxidative stressLymphatic

Immune systemLymphatic

FeverLymphatic

SepsisLymphatic

Minor Protective Factor Moderate Exercise
Selfcare

Minor Protective Factor Running
Selfcare

Minor Protective Factor Green Tea
Beverage

Minor Protective Factor Vinegar
Nutrition

Minor Protective Factor Foods rich in Alpha-Li...
Nutrition

Minor Protective Factor Red Yeast Rice
Nutrition

Minor Protective Factor Fasting
Nutrition

Minor Protective Factor Intense Exercise
Selfcare

Minor Protective Factor Friendships
Selfcare

Minor Protective Factor High Intensity Interva...
Selfcare

Minor Protective Factor Garlic (Allium sativum)
Nutrition

Minor Protective Factor Japanese honeysuckle (...
Herb

Minor Protective Factor Marijuana
Herb

Minor Protective Factor Music
Selfcare

Minor Protective Factor Ginger
Herb

Minor Protective Factor Holy Basil (Tulsi, Oci...
Herb

Minor Protective Factor Flaxseeds
Nutrition

Minor Protective Factor Olive oil
Nutrition

Minor Protective Factor Chamomile
Herb

Minor Protective Factor Meat & Foods rich in B...
Nutrition

Minor Protective Factor Curcumin (Turmeric)
Herb

Risk Factor Stress
Brain system

Minor Protective Factor Amygdalar activity
Brain system

Minor Risk Factor Poor sleep
Musculoskeletal system

Minor Risk Factor Obesity
Musculoskeletal system

Minor Risk Factor Small intestinal bact...
Digestive system

Minor Risk Factor Non Fatty Liver Disease
Digestive system

Minor Risk Factor Cow milk (A1 β-casein)
Beverage

Minor Risk Factor Long Duration of Sleep
Musculoskeletal system

Minor Risk Factor Food Emulsifier
Manufactured

Minor Risk Factor Depression
Brain system

Minor Risk Factor Andrographis paniculata
Herb

Minor Risk Factor Coffee (Caffeine)
Beverage

Risk Factor Stroke
Brain system

Minor Risk Factor Schizophrenia
Brain system

Minor Risk Factor Dementia
Brain system

Minor Risk Factor Cognitive deficit
Brain system

Minor Risk Factor Depression
Brain system

Oxidative stress
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Immune system
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Fever
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Sepsis
Lymphatic