pro-inflammatory
adjective
pro-in·flam·ma·to·ry
(ˌ)prō-in-ˈfla-mə-ˌtȯr-ē 
variants
or proinflammatory
: promoting inflammation : capable of causing inflammation
pro-inflammatory cytokines
proinflammatory effects
The findings showed a pro-inflammatory diet with sugar, high saturated fat and processed food was associated with a higher risk of depression.—
Martin Bagot
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According to a new study, 57% of adults in the U.S. eat a pro-inflammatory diet.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 10 Oct. 2024
Polyphenols may prevent inflammation by changing specific pro-inflammatory processes.10
Hormone balance: Specific components in pineapple may help balance hormones.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024
Besides lowering blood sugar, metformin reduces viral load and pro-inflammatory molecules that contribute to clotting.
—Judy Stone, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
Antioxidant-rich foods play a major part in calming inflammation, neutralizing free radicals and suppressing the body’s pro-inflammatory processes for a more harmonic immune response.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 18 June 2024
Essential to healing and tissue restoration post-injury is the body’s ability to transition from a pro-inflammatory to an anti-inflammatory state.
—New Atlas, 12 Sep. 2024
Experimental animal studies have found that the flavonoids in palo azul bark contain powerful anti-inflammatory properties and might reduce the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines TNF-α, IL-6, and GM-CSF in those with arthritis.
—Devineé Lingo, M.s., Rdn, Health, 6 Sep. 2024
Participants were placed into three equal-size groups: those with the lowest scores were categorized as having an anti-inflammatory diet; those with the highest scores were categorized as having a pro-inflammatory diet; and those in the middle were categorized as having a neutral diet.
—Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Aug. 2024
Studies have found that bergamot flavonoids can lower levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines that instigate inflammation in the body.1
New research is evaluating the anti-inflammatory benefits of bergamot byproducts (like juice).
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 5 Aug. 2024
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Sarah Garone, Health, 10 Oct. 2024
Polyphenols may prevent inflammation by changing specific pro-inflammatory processes.10
Hormone balance: Specific components in pineapple may help balance hormones.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024
Besides lowering blood sugar, metformin reduces viral load and pro-inflammatory molecules that contribute to clotting.
—Judy Stone, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
Antioxidant-rich foods play a major part in calming inflammation, neutralizing free radicals and suppressing the body’s pro-inflammatory processes for a more harmonic immune response.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 18 June 2024
Essential to healing and tissue restoration post-injury is the body’s ability to transition from a pro-inflammatory to an anti-inflammatory state.
—New Atlas, 12 Sep. 2024
Experimental animal studies have found that the flavonoids in palo azul bark contain powerful anti-inflammatory properties and might reduce the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines TNF-α, IL-6, and GM-CSF in those with arthritis.
—Devineé Lingo, M.s., Rdn, Health, 6 Sep. 2024
Participants were placed into three equal-size groups: those with the lowest scores were categorized as having an anti-inflammatory diet; those with the highest scores were categorized as having a pro-inflammatory diet; and those in the middle were categorized as having a neutral diet.
—Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Aug. 2024
Studies have found that bergamot flavonoids can lower levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines that instigate inflammation in the body.1
New research is evaluating the anti-inflammatory benefits of bergamot byproducts (like juice).
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 5 Aug. 2024
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pro-inflammatory
adjective
pro-in·flam·ma·to·ry
(ˈ)prō-in-ˈfla-mə-ˌtȯr-ē
variants
or proinflammatory
: promoting inflammation : capable of causing inflammation
pro-inflammatory cytokines
… viruses also trigger pro-inflammatory responses, which remain poorly defined.—Daniel A. Muruve et al., Nature
Daniel A. Muruve et al., NatureWhen the lesions are traumatized, or rubbed firmly, the cutaneous mast cells may release proinflammatory mediators, causing edema, erythema, and even vesicle formation.—Melissa M. Burnett et al., The New England Journal of Medicine
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