How to lower inflammation from morning to evening | Dr Jenna Macciochi
7th Oct 2026
Inflammation has become a huge wellness buzzword, but it isn’t always bad. It’s an essential part of how your immune system protects and repairs your body.
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The problem is long-term, unwanted inflammation. It’s linked to heart disease, type 2 diabetes and other chronic health problems. And it may also play a role in how we feel day to day, including our energy, gut health, skin and more.
The good news is that simple changes to what you eat and how you live can help keep inflammation well regulated.
Today, I’m joined by Dr Jenna Macciochi, an immunologist, author and inflammation expert with over 20 years of experience.
We walk through:
- What inflammation actually is and why everyone is talking about it
- The biggest everyday drivers of inflammation
- What to eat to support a healthy inflammatory response
- How light, movement, stress and sleep affect your immune system
- Simple habits to build into your day, from morning to evening
Episode guests
Dr Jenna Macciochi is an immunologist, author and science communicator specialising in the relationship between the immune system, lifestyle and human health. She holds a PhD in immunology from Imperial College London and has more than 20 years’ experience spanning scientific research, biotechnology and higher education.
Jenna is the author of three books: Immunity: The Science of Staying Well, Your Blueprint for Strong Immunity and, most recently, Immune to Age. Her work explores how the immune system shapes health across the life course, including the interconnected roles of nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, social connection and our wider environment.
Known for bringing scientific rigour to the wellness conversation without losing sight of the human experience, Jenna is particularly interested in moving beyond simplistic ideas of “boosting” or optimising health towards building adaptability and agency. She is also a trained breathwork and and lives in Brighton with her twins.
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