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The Vicious Cycle of Sleep Disruption and Inflammaging: Mechanisms, Consequences, and Therapeutic Opportunities

Source: Aging Cell • Published: 05 Nov 2026, 03:20

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Aging Cell.

Review found sleep fragmentation in older adults promotes persistent low-grade inflammation.

The Vicious Cycle of Sleep Disruption and Inflammaging: Mechanisms, Consequences, and Therapeutic Opportunities
Key Takeaways
  • Age-related sleep fragmentation is linked to immune dysregulation.
  • Persistent inflammation was reported to accelerate biological aging and decline.
  • Improving sleep quality has not established causality for reduced inflammaging.
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