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Neuroinflammation denotes the localized inflammation in the brain or nervous system triggered by diverse stimuli, including injury, infection, chronic diseases, and poor dietary habits characterized by excessive consumption of processed foods, saturated fats, and sugars. This process involves immune cells and molecules and may harm neural tissue.
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Ephi Lu. (2024). Neuroinflammation. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
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