Aging is associated with chronic, low-grade, systemic inflammation
characterized by an increase in circulating levels of inflammatory
cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), interleukin 6
(IL-6), and interleukin 1 (IL-1).
This pro-inflammatory response
has been linked to a wide range of chronic conditions associated with
aging, including cardiovascular disease, http://www.medpagetoday.com/resource-center/Osteoporosis/inflammation/a/46130?isalert=1&uun=g721819d2173R5883165u&utm_source=Alert&xid=NL_ALERT_2014-09-19
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