Chronic Inflammation (Inflammaging)
A persistent, low-grade inflammatory state that tends to rise with age, often referred to as 'inflammaging,' distinct from the acute inflammation of an injury or infection.
| Focus | System-level aging mechanism |
|---|---|
| What It Tracks | Baseline levels of inflammatory markers that tend to rise gradually with age |
| Why It Matters | Chronic low-grade inflammation is associated with elevated risk across multiple age-related conditions, making it one of the more actionable hallmarks to monitor |
| Typical Setting | Standard bloodwork markers such as CRP are widely available through routine clinical labs |
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