We all expect a few more wrinkles and gray hairs with age—but what many people don’t expect is that chronic, low-grade inflammation may be quietly accelerating the aging process from the inside out. This phenomenon is called inflammaging, and it’s gaining attention among longevity researchers and wellness experts alike.
Let’s break down what it is, how it shows up in your body, and what you can do to fight back—starting today.
What Is Inflammaging?
Inflammaging is the convergence of two biological processes: inflammation and aging. It’s the idea that as we age, our bodies experience a persistent, background level of inflammation that contributes to tissue damage, slower regeneration, and age-related diseases.
Unlike acute inflammation (the helpful kind that heals a cut or fights off an infection), inflammaging is chronic, low-level, and systemic. It’s been linked to a wide range of conditions, including:
∙ Cardiovascular disease
∙ Cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s
∙ Type 2 diabetes
∙ Osteoporosis
∙ Cancer
🧬 A 2000 study first coined the term “inflammaging” to describe how inflammation plays a key role in aging and age-related diseases, and follow-up research continues to affirm that systemic inflammation is one of the hallmarks of biological aging.¹
Symptoms of Inflammaging
Because inflammaging happens slowly and internally, many people don’t notice it until it begins to interfere with their health. Common signs can include:
❌ Fatigue that doesn’t go away with rest
❌ Brain fog or memory issues
❌ Aches and pains that seem unrelated to injury
❌ Digestive issues or food sensitivities
❌ Increased susceptibility to illness
❌ Skin flare-ups or slow healing wounds
These are often brushed off as “just getting older,” but they could actually be signs that your body is stuck in a pro-inflammatory loop.
What Causes Inflammaging?
Several lifestyle and environmental factors can contribute to inflammaging, including:
❌ Poor diet (high in sugar, processed foods, and seed oils)
❌ Sedentary lifestyle
❌ Environmental toxins and heavy metals
❌ Chronic stress
❌ Gut dysbiosis (imbalanced gut bacteria)
❌ Cellular damage from free radicals
How to Combat Inflammaging (and Age Healthier)
The good news? Inflammaging isn’t inevitable. You can take steps to cool the fire from within. Here are some science-backed and actionable strategies:
1. Eat an Anti-Inflammatory Diet
Focus on whole foods, colorful fruits and vegetables, omega-3s (like those in wild-caught salmon or flaxseed), and reduce processed and ultra-refined ingredients.
2. Move Your Body (But Don’t Overtrain)
Regular, moderate exercise lowers systemic inflammation.² Walking, strength training, and yoga all support metabolic health and reduce oxidative stress.
3. Prioritize Quality Sleep
Sleep is when your body does most of its repair work. Poor sleep increases inflammatory markers like CRP (C-reactive protein).³
4. Manage Stress
Chronic stress elevates cortisol, which in turn promotes inflammation. Mindfulness, meditation, or even a walk in nature can help regulate your nervous system.
5. Support Cellular Detox with MSM
One of the most overlooked tools in the fight against inflammaging is detoxification at the cellular level.
Our MSM Cellular Detox (methylsulfonylmethane) provides organic sulfur, a crucial nutrient involved in:
✔️ Reducing oxidative stress⁴
✔️ Supporting phase II liver detoxification
✔️ Maintaining the structural integrity of connective tissues
✔️ Supporting the production of glutathione, the body’s master antioxidant
MSM has also been shown to reduce inflammatory markers, particularly in people with joint pain, autoimmune conditions, and oxidative damage.⁵ Anecdotally, many users of our MSM Cellular Detox report feeling clearer, less stiff, and more energetic after regular use.
“ I thought I'd give this product a try based on positive comments from other users experiencing same health issues and what the manufacturer of this product stated. I bought the 1st bag and started noticing a difference especially with the inflammation in my knees so I ordered 2nd bag and improvement continued to where I haven't used Motrin because the inflammation wasn't as bad and the pain had gone gone a lot so I'll be ordering my 3rd bag soon. I'm glad I found this product.” — Brian A.
“ I can not say enough good things about this product. I am in healthcare and have been struggling with so much debilitating general pain where it felt like my legs were 500lbs each and it was such a chore to just walk. Dr could not find anything wrong with me so I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia because that’s what they do when they can’t figure out what the issue is. I started taking MSM and within a week I felt better but tougher it was in my head because I wanted it to work. I can happily say I have been on this for 2 months and am not taking NSAID’s two to three times a day anymore. I barely use them once a day …….after all I am old and will have some pain.” — Billie Jo H.
Final Thoughts
Inflammaging isn’t something to fear—it’s something to understand and address. By reducing systemic inflammation through daily habits and targeted supplementation like MSM, you can take back control of your energy, your longevity, and how you age.
Your future self is already thanking you.
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