How the Gut Microbiome Influences the Development of Chronic Diseases
How the Gut Microbiome Influences the Development of Chronic Diseases The gut microbiome plays a crucial role in our overall... Read more
Systemic Inflammation: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Fight It
Systemic inflammation is a low-grade, chronic activation of the immune system that can affect energy, mood, weight, and long-term health. It’s different from the sharp, local inflammation you experience with an injury. Factors like excess belly fat, insulin resistance, chronic stress, poor sleep, and diets high in refined carbohydrates and ultra-processed foods can keep systemic inflammation simmering. The gut microbiome plays a central role: when gut balance is off, inflammatory signals can travel through the body and contribute to this systemic inflammatory state.
To fight systemic inflammation, focus on three proven pillars: nutrition, movement, and healthy lifestyle habits. On the nutrition side, fill your plate with vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, and fatty fish; prioritize fiber and polyphenols from berries, greens, and olive oil; and limit added sugars and ultra-processed foods. Movement matters too: a mix of aerobic exercise and strength training several days a week helps lower inflammatory markers and supports a balanced gut microbiome. Sleep well, manage stress, avoid smoking, and moderate alcohol intake to further reduce systemic inflammation and help you feel your best.
InnerBuddies brings these ideas to life with a white-label Gut Health Operating System that powers gut microbiome testing products. It includes a Gut Microbiome Health Index (0–100) based on an exclusive IP deal with EAFIT University in Colombia, plus detailed Bacteria abundances and labeled Bacteria functions that show how you compare to a healthy cohort. It also offers Target Group analysis for topics like Healthy Aging, Endurance Sport, Power Sport, and Skin & Hair Health, and provides personalized nutrition advice derived from your 3-day food diaries and stool data, including personalized probiotics and prebiotics recommendations. All of these options are available directly to consumers as well as to B2B partners. Learn more about the InnerBuddies microbiome test and how it can support your inflammation-fighting plan, or explore ongoing support with the InnerBuddies gut health membership. If you’re a company and want to bring these capabilities to market, see how to partner with InnerBuddies.
By combining evidence-based nutrition, movement, and lifestyle strategies with precise gut health insights, you can actively reduce systemic inflammation and feel your best every day.