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.
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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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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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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.
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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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Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Omega-3 Supplementation on CRP, TNF-α, and IL-6 in Adult Humans
Population: Adults with elevated inflammatory markers; Intervention: Daily omega-3 supplementation (e.g., EPA/DHA); Comparator: Placebo; Outcomes: Serum levels of CRP, TNF-α, and IL-6; Duration: Minimum 8 weeks.
Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Omega-3 Supplementation on Inflammatory Biomarkers in Healthy and Inflamed Adults
Population: 200 adults with baseline elevated CRP; Intervention: 2g/day EPA+DHA; Comparator: Olive oil placebo; Outcomes: Change in CRP, TNF-α, IL-6 at 12 weeks; Duration: 12 weeks.
Prospective Cohort Study of Omega-3 Intake and Long-Term Changes in Inflammatory Biomarkers in a General Population
Population: 5,000 adults followed over 5 years; Intervention: Dietary omega-3 intake assessed via food frequency questionnaires; Comparator: Low vs. high omega-3 consumers; Outcomes: Annual measurements of CRP, TNF-α, IL-6; Duration: 5 years.
In Vitro Effects of EPA and DHA on Cytokine Secretion in Human Macrophage Cell Lines
Population: Human monocyte-derived macrophages; Intervention: Exposure to EPA and DHA at physiological concentrations; Comparator: Untreated cells or palmitic acid control; Outcomes: Secretion levels of TNF-α and IL-6; Duration: 24–72 hours.
Effects of Omega-3 Supplementation on Systemic Inflammation in a Murine Model of Chronic Low-Grade Inflammation
Population: C57BL/6 mice fed high-fat diet to induce inflammation; Intervention: Oral omega-3 supplementation (equivalent to human 2g/day); Comparator: High-fat diet without omega-3; Outcomes: Serum CRP, TNF-α, IL-6; Duration: 8 weeks.