We know that there is a clear relationship between inflammation and disease. What is unclear is which comes first. There are numerous potential root causes of inflammation and integrative approaches to prevention and treatment of both inflammation and the related metabolic diseases associated with inflammation. After providing an overview of causes of inflammation, speakers introduce advanced glycation end-products, discuss how they are formed, describe the damage they can inflict, and examine their role in metabolic dysfunction and drivers of metabolic disease. They will also explore applied integrative approaches to prevention and treatment of inflammation, including nutrition assessment of root causes. Integrative therapies including food, dietary supplements and mind body approaches will also be reviewed.

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