The Claim

High intake of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) reduces systemic and neuroinflammatory markers.

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What the research says

Supports is higher

Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.

Supports

57score

Challenges

47score

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Cause and effect

3 studies reviewed

In plain English

Eating more fish oil fats called EPA and DHA may help lower inflammation in your body and brain.

See the scientific wording

High intake of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) reduces systemic and neuroinflammatory markers.

3 studies

Study: Omega-3 fatty acids and oral and systemic inflammation: A secondary analysis of a randomized trial in patients with coronary artery disease.
This study found that taking EPA and DHA supplements lowered signs of body-wide inflammation in people with heart disease, which supports the idea that these omega-3s help reduce inflammation in the body and possibly the brain.
Study: Differential effects of high dose omega-3 fatty acids on metabolism and inflammation in patients with obesity: eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acid supplementation
This study gave people high doses of fish oil (EPA and DHA) and found that their body’s inflammation levels went down, even without losing weight. Since brain inflammation often comes from the same signals as body inflammation, this suggests fish oil may help calm inflammation in the brain too.

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