Blame it on the inflammation

归咎于炎症

Today, Explained

2026-09-05

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We are living in a time of inflammation information overload. Chronic inflammation is real, but Vox’s Unexplainable asks if it’s all bad. This episode was produced and hosted by Sally Helm, edited by Lissa Soep, with help from Joanna Solotaroff. Mixing and sound design from Cristian Ayala. Fact checking from Melissa Hirsch. A doctor assists a patient. Chronic inflammation is linked to numerous major health conditions. Photo via Me 3645 Studio/Getty Images. For Unexplainable transcripts, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com/unxtranscripts⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com/unexplainable⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Listen to Unexplainable ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com/members⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • Sometimes Sally Helm just wants to know what's wrong.

  • Like, why am I so tired?

  • Why does life feel so hard?

  • And I have come to learn that if you address that question not to your sister or your therapist,

  • but instead to TikTok, you can get a blessedly simple answer.

  • Inflammation is the root of all disease.

  • The root cause of almost all chronic illnesses and aging itself.

  • Heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, even some forms of cancer.

  • Acne, eczema, hair loss, hormonal issues, PMS, bloating, irregular bowel movements.

  • Are you worried?

  • Because don't worry, there are also tips.

  • First is supplements.

  • Curcumin is extremely anti-inflammatory.

  • Cinnamon's very anti-inflammatory.

  • Tip number two, consider taking a break from food.

  • Number three, more fish.

  • Okay, and now I am confused.

  • Because it sounds like I'm supposed to eat a lot of fish sprinkled with curcumin,

  • which I don't actually know what that is.

  • The main active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin.