How does oxidative stress and inflammation impact health and aging?Updated 2 years ago

As we age, our body’s internal antioxidant defenses naturally slow down, leading to a build up of reactive oxygen species (oxidative stress), which drives chronic inflammation and diminishes overall health and longevity (inflammaging). While low levels of inflammation may not be noticeable on a day-to-day basis, it’s been scientifically established that chronic inflammation is at the heart of most health conditions affecting adults today, even aging itself.