The Claim
Regular moderate-intensity physical exercise is associated with reduced expression of toll-like receptors on immune cells, leading to decreased chronic low-grade inflammation and a lower incidence of metabolic and cardiovascular diseases.
What the research says
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People who regularly engage in moderate-intensity exercise have lower levels of toll-like receptors on their immune cells, which is linked to reduced chronic inflammation and lower rates of metabolic and cardiovascular diseases.
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Regular moderate-intensity physical exercise is associated with reduced expression of toll-like receptors (TLRs) on immune cells, which may dampen chronic low-grade inflammation and lower the risk of metabolic and cardiovascular diseases.
Regular moderate exercise causes muscles to release signaling molecules that calm immune cells, making them less responsive to danger signals. This reduces the activation of inflammatory pathways, lowers the production of harmful chemicals, and prevents chronic inflammation that can lead to metabolic and heart diseases.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Exercise-induced immune system response: Anti-inflammatory status on peripheral and central organs
Regular moderate exercise helps calm the body’s immune system by reducing the number of certain alarm receptors on immune cells, which lowers chronic inflammation and may help prevent diseases like diabetes and heart disease.
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