Research
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Lifestyle interventions, specifically physical activity and fitness, can counteract obesity-associated inflammation by reducing serum levels of pro-inflammatory markers like CRP, IL-6, and TNFα.
Engage in regular physical activity and aim to improve cardio-respiratory fitness. This can help lower inflammatory markers like CRP and TNFα, even if weight loss is slow or modest. Focus on consistency and fitness improvements rather than just scale weight.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
Lifestyle-aimed interventions seem to be useful to improve the inflammatory condition. Environmental factors, for example physical activity, may counteract the consequences of excessive body fat.
Why this rating
Supported by specific intervention studies (EVASYON) and population studies (AFINOS, European Youth Heart Study).
Source
Obesity, inflammation and the immune system
Fátima Pérez de Heredia et al. · Proceedings of The Nutrition Society · 2012
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