How inflammation affects weight gain and what to do on this subject

Inflammation is the response of the immune system to injury, irritant or infection. Although acute (short -term) inflammation is an important part of the healing process, chronic inflammation (long -term) can damage tissues, increase the risk of certain conditions, such as heart disease and can affect your weight.

Inflammation can affect weight by increasing insulin resistance, modifying hormones that regulate appetite and disturbing normal metabolic function (the process by which the body converts food into energy).

Insulin resistance occurs when cells do not respond to insulin as they should. This causes higher levels of insulin and glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin is a hormone that moves blood sugar in cells where it is used for energy. Additional blood sugar is stored as fat, which can cause weight gain, increased hunger and fatty and sweet food desires. High insulin levels can increase the risk of conditions such as obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Chronic inflammation can also interfere with leptin, a hormone that helps manage appetite and feel full. This can lead to resistance to leptin, where the body ceases to respond correctly to leptin, resulting in an increase in food intake and weight gain.

Additional research is necessary to better understand how inflammation has an impact on weight gain. There is also a much stronger link between obesity and inflammation than weight gain. Obesity can cause inflammation of the adipose tissue, which can contribute to weight gain. Inflammation of obesity, which is triggered by excess of body fat, can considerably increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease, cancer and many other chronic conditions.

Other factors affecting weight

Although inflammation may have an impact on weight, many other factors can cause obesity and weight gain:

• Diet and exercise: Excessive calories and the life of a sedentary lifestyle contribute to weight gain and increased risk of obesity. These diets also tend to consist of ultra-transformed foods which are rich in calories but low in filling nutrients, such as fibers and proteins.
• Stress: Research shows that many people eat more calories when they are under stress. Stress also increases the desires of foods associated with weight gain, such as fast food and candy.
• Underlying health conditions: Conditions such as Hashimoto disease and polycystic ovarian syndrome (SOPK) can make weight loss more difficult by affecting metabolism and hormones related to appetite. Contact a health care provider if you think you may have a medical condition that affects your weight.

The best way to manage weight is to follow a balanced diet, exercise regularly and manage stress. According to a regime rich in protein and rich in fiber can help improve feelings of satiety, improve body composition and promote fat loss. The integration of cardiovascular exercises and stress management such as walking, strength training and yoga in your routine can also help you burn more calories and lose weight.

In addition to weight management, you can reduce inflammation to:

• Avoid smoking: Smoking increases inflammation and the risk of several diseases, such as cancer and heart disease.
• Minimize alcohol consumption: Excessive alcohol consumption can increase inflammation. It is recommended to limit your consumption to a drink or less per day for women and two glasses or less per day for men.
• Eat more anti-inflammatory foods: The increase in the amount of food, such as fruits, spices and vegetables, in your diet can reduce inflammation.
• Avoid exposure to toxins: Toxins, such as pollution and cigarette smoke, can cause inflammation. Limit your exposure to the extent possible.
• Limit the constraint when possible: Stress can increase inflammation. You can manage stress by incorporating stress relief activities, such as breathing exercises and meditation, in your daily routine.
• Do a lot of regular exercise: Research shows that exercise reduces inflammation, in addition to helping weight management.
• Minimize the use of certain drugs:: Antibiotics, antacids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can harm intestinal health, which increases inflammation. Take these drugs only when necessary.

If you are concerned about inflammation and how it can affect your health and weight, plan to speak to a health care provider. They can recommend lifestyle changes and treatments that can reduce inflammation and improve overall health.

Advantages of inflammation reduction

Chronic inflammation is linked to a number of health problems, including:

Reducing inflammation can help reduce your risk of these conditions and others, to improve the conditions you already have and to manage the symptoms of inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis.

Inflammation can cause weight gain by causing insulin resistance and an impact on hormones that control appetite. Additional research is necessary to confirm this.

To help manage inflammation, it is important to maintain the ideal weight you have discussed with your supplier, follow a balanced diet, exercise regularly and avoid smoking and drinking.