The Claim

Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation reduces systemic inflammation by lowering circulating biomarkers including C-reactive protein (CRP), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), and interleukin-6 (IL-6).

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What the research says

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Supports
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Challenges
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How it works
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In plain English

Taking omega-3 supplements may help lower inflammation in your body, which you can see through blood tests that measure markers like CRP and IL-6.

See the scientific wording

Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation reduces systemic inflammation by lowering circulating biomarkers including C-reactive protein (CRP), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), and interleukin-6 (IL-6).

What the research says

1 study

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

    Taking omega-3 supplements along with exercise helped older adults lower a key inflammation marker in their blood more than exercise alone. This suggests omega-3s do help reduce inflammation, even if they’re not the only thing helping.

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