Inflammation

Long-lasting inflammation in the body, which studies measure with blood markers such as CRP.

Strongest evidence: Fish oil, Omega-3 fatty acids and Vitamin D.

Supplements for inflammation

Each supplement gets the grade of its strongest inflammation benefit. Open one to see each benefit.

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SupplementMain effects in studiesEvidenceBenefits studied

Fish oilLiver inflammation ↓ / ALT, Systemic inflammation ↓ / CRPStrong1 of 1

Omega-3 fatty acidsLower IL-6/WBC, Liver injury markersStrong1 of 1

Vitamin DLobular inflammation ↓, CRP/IL-6 ↓Strong1 of 1

Glutathioneanti-inflammatory, -32.7%, glutathione boost, cytokines downStrong1 of 1

DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)Inflammation↓ CRP/IL-6, Inflammation↓ TNF-α/IL-6Strong1 of 1

ProbioticsAnti-inflammatory + CRP↓, Allergy/eczema ↓ ~50%Strong1 of 1

PrebioticsLiver enzymes/inflam ↓, SCFAs/endotoxin/inflam ↓Strong1 of 1

Vitamin EALT/CRP down, ~50% lower inflammationStrong1 of 1

Arachidonic Acid↓AA eicosanoids, ↓platelet aggregationStrong1 of 1

CurcuminInflammation ↓ CRP/IL-6, Oxidative stress ↓ MDAStrong1 of 1

Showing 10 of 146 supplements.

What inflammation covers

One benefit that studies measure, and the supplements with the strongest evidence for each.

Inflammation

The body's response to injury or irritation, which is useful when brief and damaging when it persists. It is measured in blood as C-reactive protein, interleukin-6 and TNF-alpha.

146 supplements, 30 strong

Fish oilStrong, 368
Omega-3 fatty acidsStrong, 353
Vitamin DStrong, 233
GlutathioneStrong, 159
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)Strong, 142

Protocols for inflammation

What studies used, for this goal or for a group of people. Not advice: talk to a doctor first.

One supplementPrebiotics for blood markers of inflammationWhat trials used to lower blood markers of inflammation, mostly in adults with diabetes, overweight or metabolic syndrome.