Inflammation
Low-grade inflammation is blamed for everything from brain fog to burnout, often on thin evidence.
This collection examines the markers and mechanisms behind those claims, from C-reactive protein and microglia to curcumin, seed oils and non-coeliac gluten sensitivity. Expect measured reading of what diet can and cannot influence.
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The Anti-Inflammatory Performance Diet: How Chronic Inflammation Destroys Focus
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Guide · 13 chapters · 88 min read · 19 Aug 2026
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Anti-Inflammatory Diet Self-Reflection: How Does Your Plate Match the Research?Get a baseline before you change anything. 20 questions; scored on real dimensions.
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The Anti-Inflammatory Performance Diet: How Chronic Inflammation Destroys FocusThe full argument, chapter by chapter.
Check the hype
Non-Coeliac Gluten Sensitivity: Is It Real, or Is It FODMAPs?Gluten sensitivity is real in a minority; most self-diagnosed cases are FODMAPs or nocebo, not gluten.
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Non-Coeliac Gluten Sensitivity: Is It Real, or Is It FODMAPs?Gluten sensitivity is real in a minority; most self-diagnosed cases are FODMAPs or nocebo, not gluten.5 sources scored · 3 Aug 2026
Seed Oils: Are They Really Bad for You, or Is the Inflammation Claim Overblown?Seed oils don't raise inflammation; the real risk is reheated, oxidised frying oil, not the oil itself.5 sources scored · 3 Aug 2026
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Defined terms, each with its own entry.- Microglia: Definition and the Brain's Resident Immune CellsMicroglia are the brain's resident immune cells, constantly monitoring tissue and shifting toward inflammation when sleep, diet and stress are poor.Glossary term · 2 Aug 2026
C-Reactive Protein (CRP): Definition and the Inflammation Marker You Can Actually MeasureC-reactive protein is the liver's response to infection or injury, and hs-CRP testing turns that signal into a measurable cardiovascular risk marker.Glossary term · 2 Aug 2026
Curcumin: Definition and the Bioavailability Problem That Limits EffectCurcumin is turmeric's active polyphenol. Understand its NF-kB anti-inflammatory mechanism, the bioavailability problem, and how to overcome it.Glossary term · 18 Jun 2026
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