Introduction
Inflammation is essential to life. Responsible for the redness, heat, swelling and pain around an infected cut, for example, the inflammatory response defends the body against infection and helps coordinate the repair of damaged tissues and organs. Unfortunately, the inflammatory response is not always a force for good; there is now a growing body of scientific evidence that suggests it may be an important component of a number of chronic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer’s disease.1-3
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