What is SCI?
Systemic chronic inflammation (SCI) is the life-long buildup of damage to your immune system that happens to every body, and the Inflammatory Age (iAge®) test measures your level of SCI.
SCI increases from various immunological insults and injuries that we endure, as well as inflammation from various lifestyle and environment factors.
The Diet-Inflammation Link
One lifestyle factor is, of course, diet; what we eat can impact the level of inflammation in our bodies. Recent peer-reviewed research reinforces that a pro-inflammatory diet is linked with a higher risk of chronic disease.
Diet-Cardiovascular Disease Connection
Those adhering to a pro-inflammatory diet have a 38% higher risk of cardiovascular disease compared to those consuming most anti-inflammatory diets, based on recent research published in American College of Cardiology.
Diet-Dementia Connection
Separate research published in Neurology indicates the risk of dementia is up to three times higher among those consuming pro-inflammatory diets, compared to those consuming anti-inflammatory diets.
Anti-Inflammatory vs. Pro-Inflammatory Foods
Anti-inflammatory foods include fruits, leafy green and dark yellow vegetables, whole grains, coffee, and tea.
In contrast, pro-inflammatory foods include red meat, processed meats, organ meat, and refined grains and sugars.
Taking control of your inflammatory health is easy!
Use the iAge® test to track your SCI level.
And the next time you make a meal, order dinner at a restaurant, or buy groceries, choose more anti-inflammatory foods.
