Episode 101: What Does “Inflammation” Actually Mean? And Why Does It Matter in Midlife?

September 07, 2026 00:46:01
Episode 101: What Does “Inflammation” Actually Mean? And Why Does It Matter in Midlife?
Empowered Perimenopause With Francesca Liparoti
Episode 101: What Does “Inflammation” Actually Mean? And Why Does It Matter in Midlife?

Sep 07 2026 | 00:46:01

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Francesca Liparoti

Show Notes

We hear about inflammation everywhere; inflammatory foods, anti-inflammatory diets, chronic inflammation and even “inflammaging”. But what does inflammation actually mean? In this episode, I explain what’s happening inside your body when inflammation occurs, why inflammation isn’t inherently bad, the difference between acute and chronic inflammation, and why chronic low-grade inflammation becomes particularly relevant in midlife.

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