Chronic
inflammation leads to serious diseases, including heart disease, some forms of cancer, dementia, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's disease.
Not exact matches
A diet high in saturated fat results in chronic low - grade
inflammation in the body that in turn
leads to the development of metabolic syndrome, a
serious condition associated with cognitive dysfunction and dementia as well as being a major risk factor for cardiovascular
disease and type 2 diabetes.
But chronic, long - term
inflammation (often contributed
to by lifestyle and diet) is the kind we want
to minimize because it can
lead to serious diseases.
Organizations such as The Environmental Working Group and Institute for Responsible Technology are
leading the way with research that shows the
serious health impacts on the body from the impact of genetically modified (GM) foods There are now multiple animal studies that link GMO's with damage
to the GUT, with immune disregulation,
inflammation, and an increase in allergies or factors that trigger autoimmune
disease.
Pets are prone
to the same dental problems as humans: gingivitis (gum
inflammation), periodontitis (a
disease of the oral cavity that affects the gum, bone and tissues around the teeth), pyorrhea (an
inflammation of the gum and tooth socket that
leads to loose teeth and pus); and plaque, which is a build - up of materials on the tooth enamel that can cause cavities and more
serious periodontal
disease.
As bacteria from the
inflammation and infection associated with periodontal
disease is released into the bloodstream, this can
lead to damage
to other organs such as the heart, kidney and liver, resulting in
serious health problems.
Peer - reviewed, published research indicates that food - grade carrageenan is known
to cause intestinal
inflammation and
serious related
diseases, with the potential
to lead to cancer, even in small doses.