What Is Inflammageing and How to Calm It Naturally

You’re not sick, but you’re not at your best either. Your energy dips, your recovery feels slower, and small aches linger longer than they used to. You tell yourself it’s just part of getting older - but what if it isn’t?

Behind the surface, a quiet process may be at play: a constant, low-grade simmer of inflammation that scientists call inflammageing. It’s one of the most overlooked contributors to how, and how fast we age.

What Is Inflammageing?

Inflammageing is the term used to describe chronic, low-grade inflammation that builds up in the body as we age. Unlike acute inflammation (the kind that helps you heal from an injury or infection), inflammageing is subtle - an ongoing background signal that never fully switches off.

Over time, this constant state of mild immune activation damages cells and tissues, leading to reduced energy, slower repair, and a decline in overall resilience.

Researchers now view inflammageing as a hallmark of biological aging, influencing how well we recover, defend, and adapt.

How Inflammageing Speeds Up Aging

When inflammation becomes chronic, the immune system stops distinguishing between true threats and everyday stressors. This leads to “cellular noise” — a breakdown in the body’s communication networks.

Over time, this can:

• Impair the body’s ability to repair DNA and maintain healthy cells
• Weaken immune defense
• Disrupt gut balance and nutrient absorption
• Increase oxidative stress (the imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants)
  
  

The result? You feel older, faster - even if your calendar age hasn’t changed much.

Signs You Might Have Low-Grade Inflammation

You don’t need a lab test to recognise the early signals of inflammageing. It can show up as:

• Constant fatigue or sluggish energy
• Persistent bloating or digestive discomfort
• Brain fog or reduced mental clarity
• Aches and stiffness that linger
• Slower recovery after exercise
• Dull or reactive skin
  
  

These symptoms are easy to dismiss - but together, they may indicate the body is struggling to return to balance.

Calming the Fire: What Science Says Helps

While inflammageing is complex, its triggers are largely lifestyle-driven - which means they can be influenced. Emerging research shows that nutrition, gut health, sleep quality, and stress modulation all play powerful roles in keeping inflammation in check.

1. Nourish your microbiome
   A diverse gut microbiome helps regulate immune signals and reduce inflammatory markers. Diets rich in fiber, polyphenols, and fermented foods support this balance.
   
   
2. Prioritize sleep and rest
   Poor sleep amplifies inflammatory pathways, while consistent, deep rest helps regulate immune defense and repair.
   
   
3. Move often - but wisely
   Moderate, consistent movement reduces inflammatory load, while overtraining can increase it. Balance intensity with recovery.
   
   
4. Support with natural anti-inflammatory nutrients
   New Zealand is leading the way in researching bioactives that modulate inflammation naturally. Compounds like carnosic acid (from rosemary), lactoferrin, and native botanicals such as kawakawa show promise in supporting healthy inflammatory balance.

The aevum Approach: Targeting Inflammageing at Its Source

At aevum, we see inflammageing as one of the most important challenges in modern longevity - and one that requires a systems-based solution.

Rather than chasing single “anti-aging” ingredients, we look at how inflammation, immune defense, and gut health interact. Our formulation philosophy centers on restoring communication between these systems - helping the body maintain balance, not suppress its natural responses.

Re:juvenate Pro was designed with this science in mind - a next-generation longevity supplement developed in New Zealand to support immune defense, cellular balance, and recovery from within.

It’s not about fighting aging. It’s about working with your body’s natural intelligence to age better.

The Takeaway

Inflammageing is the invisible driver behind many signs of premature aging, but it’s not inevitable. By understanding and supporting the body’s natural balance through nutrition, rest, and targeted supplementation, we can help calm the fire before it burns too long.

At aevum, we make longevity simple - translating complex science into daily rituals that help you feel clearer, stronger, and more resilient at every stage of life.

This article is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult a healthcare professional before making changes to your health routine.