In this episode of Alimentary, we learn about inflammaging —the hidden process that links chronic inflammation to premature aging. Our guest is Dr. Ebru Karpuzoglu, a globally renowned immunologist, molecular medicine scientist. She is also the visionary founder of AveSeena, the pioneering skincare brand dedicated to calming inflammaging and promoting skin wellness through the latest advances in immune science.With over 25 years of groundbreaking research into hormonal immunity, inflammation, and longevity, Dr. Ebru has become a leading voice on how our daily lives—from what we eat and how we sleep, to even the media we consume—can trigger or tame inflammation, impacting not just our skin but our overall health. We also chat about the signs that we might not realise are telling us that we have inflammation in our body. Her extensive publications unravel the difference between good and bad inflammation, and she’s passionate about empowering people to reconnect with their bodies through evidence-based rituals and mindful self-care. How oestrogen impacts our immune system and so women may be more likely to experience auto-immune disease comes up, in addition to how a sedentary lifestyle is impacting our skin."Inflammation is not your destiny" - Dr EbruListen in to learn more about the subtle stressors that accelerate aging, and practical daily strategies for building resilience, inside and out. Our store cupboard staple for this episode is Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil!ResourcesAveseena Website https://www.aveseena.com/AveSeena • Skincare (@aveseena) • Instagram photos and videosMore about Olive Oil - https://www.lynsharkeynutrition.ie/2024/07/05/what-oil-should-i-use-when-im-cooking/Nourishing our skin - https://open.spotify.com/episode/188zm9WnjTLz9ikYDYHFIf?si=57dabaca23cd4005More about the Lymphatic System - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3YJKGSj4vjBZ22BB9bliIe?si=d5dc76253227414bStudy about Inflammaging: a new immune-metabolic viewpoint for age-related diseases https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30046148/The Encylopaedia of Healing Foods by Dr Michael Murray, Dr Joseph Pizzorno with Lara Pizzorno MA, LMTMusic composed by cascreativearts, copyright Lyn Sharkey Nutrition. Lyn's website www.lynsharkeynutrition.ie