The REAL Triggers of Chronic Inflammation | Ep 336

Join our free Facebook community at facebook.com/groups/witsandweights -- Tired of the inflammation fear-mongering? Stop obsessing over "toxic" foods and learn what actually drives chronic inflammation in your body. While fitness influencers point fingers at gluten, seed oils, and nightshades, the real culprits are hiding in plain sight... and they're not what you think. This episode dismantles the myths surrounding inflammation and reveals the true drivers of this misunderstood health concern. While we're scrutinizing ingredient labels and avoiding specific foods, the actual causes of chronic inflammation are hiding in plain sight... and they have little to do with what's on your plate. Discover how to engineer an anti-inflammatory lifestyle using systems thinking instead of food perfectionism. Main Takeaways: Acute vs. chronic inflammation are completely different systems requiring different solutions The #1 driver of inflammation isn't foods One organ functions as your body's natural anti-inflammatory pharmacy Specific lifestyle factors matter more than eliminating specific foods Western dietary patterns drive inflammation, not individual ingredients Episode Resources: Try MacroFactor for free with code WITSANDWEIGHTS - Apple/iPhone or Google/Android Timestamps: 0:00 - The inflammation myth 2:16 - Acute vs. chronic inflammation 3:39 - The real drivers of inflammation 5:31 - Why specific foods don't matter 8:42 - Engineering an anti-inflammatory lifestyle 12:13 - The anti-inflammatory organ you can develop 14:47 - Systems approach to inflammation Support the show 📱 Get Fitness Lab - Philip’s science-based AI app for fat loss, muscle building, and strength training for people over 40. It adapts to your nutrition, recovery, and training to improve body composition without guesswork. 🎓 Try Physique University - Evidence-based nutrition coaching and strength training to help you lose fat, build muscle, and master your metabolism with support and accountability (free custom nutrition plan with code FREEPLAN ). 👥 Join our Facebook community - Free fat loss, muscle building, and body recomposition strategies for adults over 40 who want practical, science-backed fitness guidance. 👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram