Misconceptions on Social Media About Inflammation

Social media is abuzz with claims about inflammation. Influencers often assert that inflammation is responsible for a range of health issues. Some mention bloating and fatigue, while others link it to digestive problems or even severe conditions like Alzheimer’s and cardiovascular disease. But these assertions are not always supported by science.

Short Wave, a podcast, seeks to clarify these claims. Immunologist Shruti Naik discusses the topic to differentiate between true health concerns and misleading hype.

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The episode discussed was produced by Arundathi Nair and Hannah Chinn, edited by Rebecca Ramirez and Lauren Gonzalez, fact-checked by Tyler Jones, and had audio engineering by Jimmy Keeley.