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leukocytes, macrophages, monocytes
and 
neutrophils
) in an attempt to repair the
 arterial wall
.
Blood cells (
platelets
) also clump at the injury site. The
resulting inflammation, often chronic, creates an
environment that promotes the buildup of 
atherosclerotic
plaques
, which narrow the artery and restrict blood flow.
Sometimes a 
blood clot
forms, blocking blood flow to the
heart and causing a heart attack.
Chronic irritation

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Inflammation is part of the body’s natural defense process designed to
protect against things like infections, toxins and trauma, and to repair any
damage that might occur. The inflammatory response activates a cascade of
immune reactions that eliminates germs and repairs injured cells. For
example, if you nick your finger, you’ll notice fairly quickly that the area
around the wound becomes red and inflamed. This is a sign that the immune
system has been activated and is sending immune cells to clean up the area
and knit the skin back together.

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A diet that’s high in 
processed fat and protein
can
increase your risk of colon cancer through a gradual series
of events. To digest fat and protein molecules, your
gallbladder 
produces additional bile. 
Increased bile
in the
colon alters the balance of 
microbes
in the 
colon,
causing
continuous low-level inflammation and production of
substances than can harm the genetic sequences (DNA) of
your intestinal cells. This 
DNA damage
can lead to a

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disorganized growth of cells