The Longevity Blind Spot: Why Chronic Inflammation Is Aging You Faster Than Sugar Ever Could

Sugar gets all the blame, but chronic inflammation is the real aging accelerant, and it shows up long before anyone hands you a diagnosis. In plain English, this piece breaks down how low-grade inflammation hides in joint pain, fatigue, stubborn fat, brain fog, and autoimmune flares, and why the usual “it’s just sugar” story misses the point. We get into the real drivers most people ignore: sleep debt, stress, ultra-processed food, alcohol, and too much sitting. No detox fantasies, no wellness theater, just the daily maintenance that actually keeps your body from feeling like it’s rusting from the inside out.