Traditional African Diet Reduces Inflammation — English Level A1

Researchers carried out a diet study in Tanzania towns and nearby villages.
A traditional African diet lowered body inflammation quickly.
A Western diet raised inflammation and weakened the immune system.
Each person ate a set diet for two weeks.
Some positive effects stayed after the diets ended.
Many healthy men from cities and countryside participated.
Scientists tested blood and immune responses during study.
Results could change local health and diet advice.

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researcher — a person who studies and tests things

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traditional — from local culture and old common practices

inflammation — body reaction that shows swelling or redness

western — related to Europe or North America food and habits

immune system — the body's protection against germs and disease

participate — to take part in an activity or study

participated

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