For older people, taking omega-3 fish oil pills along with regular exercise may slightly lower a body chemical called IL-6 that's linked to inflammation as we age — but it’s a very small change, and we don’t know if it really matters for health.

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Does omega-3 supplementation added to exercise attenuate inflammaging? Effects on circulating interleukin-6 in older adults: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

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When older adults take omega-3 fish oil pills and exercise, their body’s inflammation levels drop a little bit more than when they just exercise alone. This small drop might help with aging-related health issues, but it’s not clear yet if it makes a big difference in how they feel or live.

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Does omega-3 supplementation added to exercise attenuate inflammaging? Effects on circulating interleukin-6 in older adults: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

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DOI: 10.51559/ptji.v7i1.398

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