Dietary changes and lifestyle modifications can be made to reduce low-grade inflammation that happens with aging and also may affect younger people under a lot of stress.

Eating anti-inflammatory foods such as leafy greens, berries, nuts, olive oil, and wild caught salmon, while avoiding ultra-processed foods, sugary snacks, and fried items is one positive thing you can do. The best foods to reduce inflammaging are those rich in antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and polyphenols, like herbs, spices and berries.

Minerals are also essential to vibrant health because they are depleted by stress, but necessary in so many functions of the body, like magnesium. Some minerals like selenium are key to cellular regulation.

Lifestyle modifications like engaging in regular walking and physical activity, quitting smoking, and practicing natural therapies make a big difference. Read more about some of these.