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Weight loss interventions, including dietary changes and physical activity, reduce circulating levels of pro-inflammatory markers (CRP, IL-6, TNF-α) in obese individuals.
Losing weight through diet and exercise helps lower inflammation in the body, which is beneficial for overall health and reduces the risk of chronic diseases.
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Some studies have reported that weight loss, through diet, is associated with reduction in circulating levels of IL-6, TNF-alpha, CRP, and other markers of inflammation, independently of age, sex, and BMI.
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Supported by multiple studies cited in the review showing consistent reduction in markers post-weight loss.
Source
Obesity and Inflammation: Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Markers of Inflammation
Heriberto Rodríguez-Hernández et al. · International Journal of Endocrinology · 2013
DOI 10.1155/2013/678159
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