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Chronic inflammation disrupts the delicate balance of the central nervous system (CNS), driving cognitive decline, destroying brain cells, and altering mood. Instead of protecting tissue, a constantly triggered immune response floods the brain with harmful chemicals, accelerating brain aging and disease risk.

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More specifically, immune cells (microglia) overproduce signaling proteins called cytokines, which affect the glymphatic waste clearance system. Over time, this constant immune response interferes with cell communication, starves neurons of energy, and damages tissue. Lingering cytokines trigger oxidative stress and cellular damage, accelerating the breakdown of neurons.

 

This is scientifically linked to progressive diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Inflammation also suppresses neurogenesis (neuron growth), alters neurotransmitter receptors, and can disrupt the blood-brain barrier, allowing harmful substances to enter the brain. 

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