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The Interplay between Inflammaging and Nutrition - Glossary

Medically Reviewed by Aarthi Swetha M on May 15, 2024


Glossary

Inflammation: A response of redness, swelling, pain, and a feeling of heat in certain areas which is meant to protect tissues affected by injury or disease

Interleukin-6: IL-6. A type of biological response modifier (a substance that can improve the body's response to infection and disease). These substances are normally produced by the body, but they can also be made in the laboratory

Gut microbiome: The group of microorganisms that reside in the digestive tract

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