16/02/2026
What is Inflammageing? And could it be the silent inflammation that accelerates ageing?
Many patients ask why fatigue, joint pain, skin changes, or weight gain appear even with a healthy lifestyle.
One hidden reason may be inflammageing.
Inflammageing describes chronic, low-grade inflammation that builds up over time. It often shows no obvious symptoms at first, but it quietly affects many body systems.
Here’s what we now link to inflammageing:
🧴 Skin ageing
Inflammation breaks down collagen and slows skin repair, which leads to dullness, fine lines, and loss of firmness.
🦴 Joint pain and stiffness
Inflammation irritates joint tissues and may worsen early arthritis.
❤️ Cardiovascular risk
Low-grade inflammation contributes to plaque formation and increases heart risk, even in people who feel “well”.
⚖️ Hormonal imbalance
Inflammation disrupts insulin, cortisol, thyroid, and s*x hormones, which may affect energy, sleep, mood, and weight.
The encouraging part?
Daily habits influence inflammation more than most people realise.
Small changes help:
âś” prioritise quality sleep
âś” eat whole, anti-inflammatory foods
âś” move your body often
âś” manage stress
âś” support gut health
Preventive medicine focuses on finding inflammation early, then reducing it with personalised care.
👉 If unexplained fatigue, skin changes, joint pain, or weight struggles feel familiar, please speak to an experienced clinician about screening and lifestyle-based prevention.
