Bitesize: Inflammation, Weight Gain & Fatigue in Midlife

Angela presents a bitesize in the company of Siim Land, in which they look at the profound effects of exercise on reducing inflammation and its implications for aging and chronic diseases. They discuss the distinction between acute and chronic inflammation, emphasising the importance of addressing underlying causes such as obesity and high blood sugar levels. They also highlight the role of healthy lifestyle choices, including exercise, sleep, and a diverse diet rich in plant polyphenols, in managing inflammation. KEY TAKEAWAYS Exercise & Inflammation: Regular movement is the most effective way to boost antioxidant defense. Cold Exposure Benefits: Cold showers and ice baths help reduce short-term inflammation but may not work for everyone. Visceral Fat & Chronic Inflammation: Excess belly fat is a primary driver of inflammation; weight management is key. Polyphenols & Gut Health: A diet rich in colorful plants supports gut health and longevity. Glycine & NAC: These supplements aid glutathione production and may help with aging and inflammation. Antioxidant Supplementation: Too many antioxidants can be harmful—supporting natural production is more effective. TIMESTAMPS & KEY TOPICS 00:00 – Intro: Chronic inflammation and its hidden effects 01:12 – How inflammation impacts metabolism and energy 03:05 – The link between visceral fat and inflammation 05:21 – Exercise vs. antioxidants for reducing inflammation 08:38 – Supporting mitochondrial health for aging and energy 12:46 – Why glutathione declines with age and how to support it VALUABLE RESOURCES Get a free snapshot of your health and personalised report at http://www.yourtotalhealthcheck.com/ Join The High Performance Health Community Supercharge your energy and upgrade your mitochondria with Mitopure - go to timeline.com/angela  and enter code ANGELA to save 10% ABOUT THE HOST Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women’s Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine. Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️ a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and their family without burning out.  The High Performance Health Podcast is a top rated global podcast. Each week, Angela brings you a new insight, biohack or high performance habit to help you unlock optimal health, longevity and higher performance. Hit the follow button to make sure you get notified each time Angela releases a new episode. CONTACT DETAILS Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Affiliate Disclaimer: Note this description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. While this channel may earn minimal sums when the viewer uses the links, the viewer is under no obligation to use these links. Thank you for supporting the show! Disclaimer: The High Performance Health Podcast is for general information purposes only and do not constitute the practice of professional or coaching advice and no client relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast, or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for medical or other professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should seek the assistance of their medical doctor or other health care professional for before taking any steps to implement any of the items discussed in this podcast.