Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
NUTRIRE, cilt.49, sa.55, ss.1-10, 2024 (ESCI)
Inflammation plays a role in the development of diseases such as obesity, hypertension and diabetes, which are among the most common diseases worldwide. Food insecurity can alter inflammation processes by affecting people’s quality of life and diet. This review aims to evaluate the relationship between food insecurity and inflammation.
In food insecurity, the quantity and variety of food consumed may be reduced and diet quality may suffer. Thus, the intake of some vitamins, minerals and fatty acids may be insufficient. Dietary components such as omega 3, vitamin E and polyphenols, which have antioxidant effects, may be deficient. The tendency to consume salty snacks and sugary drinks may increase. The dietary inflammatory index may increase with changes in dietary intake. Dietary fiber intake may also be lower and gut health may be negatively affected. In addition, perceived stress levels may increase in food insecure individuals. Thus, oxidative stress and physiological wear and tear on the body may increase. All these factors may be influential in the inflammation process.
In many studies, food insecurity has been associated with increased inflammatory markers. A better understanding of the relationship between food insecurity and inflammation can guide actions aimed at preventing food insecurity in order to reduce inflammation and inflammation-related diseases.