When your body stays inflamed, you may feel tired, sore, or foggy. Omega‑3 fats from fish — called EPA and DHA — help your body turn that “on” signal down.
What the research found
An umbrella review of many meta-analyses found that omega‑3 supplements lowered three common blood markers of inflammation:
- CRP (C-reactive protein)
- TNF-α
- IL-6
In simple terms: more calming fats, less “fire” in the blood for many adults who were studied.
What this means for you
You do not need to be perfect. Adding fatty fish a few times a week — or asking your clinician about omega‑3 — can be a gentle step toward feeling better.
GoodFat helps you notice when meals lean toward those calming fats, so progress is easier to see.
References
- Kavyani Z, et al. Efficacy of the omega-3 fatty acids supplementation on inflammatory biomarkers: An umbrella meta-analysis. International Immunopharmacology. 2022. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intimp.2022.109104
- Allaire J, et al. Comparing EPA to DHA (ComparED) Study. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2016. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27557656/