The Claim
In sedentary adults aged 55–60, 8 weeks of aerobic exercise increases circulating levels of interleukin-6 and C-reactive protein.
What the research says
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In sedentary adults aged 55–60, 8 weeks of aerobic exercise raises levels of the inflammatory markers interleukin-6 and C-reactive protein in the blood.
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In sedentary adults aged 55–60, 8 weeks of aerobic exercise increases circulating inflammatory markers interleukin-6 and C-reactive protein, suggesting that moderate aerobic activity may transiently elevate systemic inflammation in this population.
When sedentary older adults start aerobic exercise, their muscles experience small tears and energy stress, which releases signals that activate immune cells. These immune cells produce interleukin-6, which travels to the liver and tells it to make more C-reactive protein, causing both markers to rise in the blood.
What the research says
1 studyThis study found that when sedentary older adults started doing moderate exercise for 8 weeks, their blood showed higher levels of inflammation markers — which is normal and temporary, like muscle soreness after a new workout.
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