The Claim

Twelve weeks of combined interval resistance and aerobic training with 200 mg/day fisetin supplementation in obese men increases plasma Maresin-1 by approximately 38.7% and reduces interleukin-6 by 68.2%, tumor necrosis factor-alpha by 43.0%, fasting blood glucose by 36.4%, fasting insulin by 21.5%, and HOMA-IR by 65.8%.

Source: 12‑weeks fisetin supplementation and interval resistance with aerobic training: changes in Maresin‑1 and inflammatory markers in men with obesity: a randomized controlled trial

What the research says

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In plain English

In obese men, 12 weeks of combined aerobic and resistance exercise with 200 mg of fisetin daily increases Maresin-1 in the blood by 38.7% and decreases interleukin-6 by 68.2%, tumor necrosis factor-alpha by 43.0%, fasting blood glucose by 36.4%, fasting insulin by 21.5%, and HOMA-IR by 65.8%.

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Twelve weeks of combined interval resistance and aerobic training with 200 mg/day fisetin supplementation in obese men increases plasma Maresin-1 by approximately 38.7% and reduces interleukin-6 by 68.2%, tumor necrosis factor-alpha by 43.0%, fasting blood glucose by 36.4%, fasting insulin by 21.5%, and HOMA-IR by 65.8%, indicating enhanced resolution of inflammation and improved insulin sensitivity.

Why this might work

Physical training releases a fatty acid called DHA from fat and muscle cells, which immune cells convert into a molecule called Maresin-1 that stops inflammation. Fisetin protects DHA and the enzyme that makes Maresin-1 from damage caused by stress, making more Maresin-1. Maresin-1 switches immune cells to a healing mode, reducing harmful signals that block insulin. This allows muscle cells to take in more glucose from the blood, lowering blood sugar and insulin levels.

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What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: 12‑weeks fisetin supplementation and interval resistance with aerobic training: changes in Maresin‑1 and inflammatory markers in men with obesity: a randomized controlled trial

    In obese men, doing a mix of strength and cardio workouts for 12 weeks while taking a daily fisetin pill boosted a natural anti-inflammatory molecule and lowered blood sugar and inflammation markers more than either exercise or fisetin alone.

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