Why Inflammation Was Secretly Aging Me Faster (And What I Changed)

Why Inflammation Was Secretly Aging Me Faster (And What I Changed) I used to think aging was mostly genetic. I figured if I ate alright, avoided smoking, and stayed away from major illness, I’d age normally. But around age 38, I started feeling off, slower recovery, constant bloating, and a kind of brain fog I couldn't shake. That’s when I stumbled across a concept I’d never really paid attention to: chronic inflammation . Turns out, it wasn’t just messing with my gut or my sleep, it was actually aging me faster on a cellular level. I Thought I Was Healthy… But My Cells Disagreed Out of curiosity, I ordered a biological age test . I chose a saliva-based kit after reading this useful comparison breakdown of all the available options. It looked at DNA methylation, which scientists say is one of the most accurate ways to measure how fast your body is really aging. My chronological age was 38. My biological age came back at 44 . That was a wake-up call. I had no serious medic...