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Systemic chronic inflammation (SCI) is a condition characterized by persistently elevated levels of proinflammatory mediators, such as cytokines and CRP, across the body. Unlike acute inflammation, SCI is a low-grade, ongoing response that affects multiple systems and is associated with various chronic diseases.
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The Center for Nutritional Psychology. (2024). Systemic Chronic Inflammation. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
https://www.nutritional-psychology.org/encyclopedia/systemic-chronic-inflammation/
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