They are thought to do this in part by controlling inflammation, a complex immune response involving cells called macrophages that release several inflammatory mediators.

多酚通过抑制炎症实现部分抗氧化作用，炎症是一种复杂的免疫反应，是巨噬细胞释放多种炎症介质引起的。

When we menstruate, the lining of the uterus releases substances that are made into chemicals called prostaglandins and other inflammatory mediators.

当我们来月经时，子宫内膜会释放出一种物质， 这些物质会被制成称为前列腺素和其他炎症介质的化学物质。

Cortisol also helps to dampen the inflammatory and immune response by reducing the production and release of inflammatory mediators, like prostaglandins and interleukins, as well as inhibiting the proliferation of T-lymphocytes.

皮质醇也有助于抑制炎症和免疫反应，会降低如前列腺素和白细胞介素等炎症介质的制造和释放，也会抑制T淋巴细胞的增殖。