Proof.Fit

Inflammation

149 supplements analyzed and ranked by clinical evidence.

Supplements149

Supplement Evidence

Main Effects
Fish Oil

Liver inflammation ↓ / ALT

Systemic inflammation ↓ / CRP

Strong
290520
Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Lower IL-6/WBC

Liver injury markers

-53 U/L ALT

Strong
288519
Vitamin D

Lobular inflammation ↓

CRP/IL-6 ↓

Strong
435919
Glutathione

anti-inflammatory, -32.7%

glutathione boost, cytokines down

Strong
124419
Docosahexaenoic Acid

Inflammation↓ CRP/IL-6

Inflammation↓ TNF-α/IL-6

Inflammation↓ CRP -15%

Strong
140520
Probiotics

Anti-inflammatory + CRP↓

Allergy/eczema ↓ ~50%

Strong
294215
Arachidonic Acid

↓AA eicosanoids

↓platelet aggregation

↑EPA/AA ratio

Strong
59519
Prebiotics

Liver enzymes/inflam ↓

SCFAs/endotoxin/inflam ↓

Strong
76915
Vitamin E

ALT/CRP down

~50% lower inflammation

Fewer liver enzymes

Strong
181517
Vitamin A

Lower skin inflammation

-45% MMP-9

Less acne irritation

Strong
130714
Zinc

Inflammation↓ CRP/TNF-α

Inflammation↓ plaques/gingivitis

Inflammation↓ diarrhea/infection

Strong
180417
Curcumin

Inflammation ↓ CRP/IL-6

Oxidative stress ↓ MDA

Strong
36418
Butyrate

SCFA↑, UC inflammation↓

Butyrate↑, cytokines↓

Strong
251515
N-Acetyl Cysteine

CRP/WBC ↓

TNF-α/IL-6 ↓

MDA/TAC shift

Strong
62317
Arginine

Infection↓ CRP↓

IL-6/TNF-α↓

SIRS/MOF↓

Strong
125319
Turmeric

IL-6/TNF-α/CRP ↓

PGE2/hsCRP ↓

Strong
19419
Resveratrol

NF-κB/cytokines ↓

CRP/TNF-α ↓

Strong
17619
Alpha-Linolenic Acid

Inflammation ↓ CRP/cytokines

Inflammation ↓ leukotrienes/prostaglandins

Inflammation ↓ gene expression

Strong
31119
Soy Isoflavones

CRP/IL-6 ↓

sICAM-1/VCAM-1 ↓

COX-2/PGE2 ↓

Strong
35516
Propolis

Lower CRP/TNF-α

↓ inflammatory markers

IL-6/hs-CRP down

Strong
9516
Phytosterols

Inflammation↓ hsCRP -39%

Oxidative stress↓ ROS/lipid peroxidation

Strong
30617
Flaxseed Oil

Inflammation markers ↓

CRP -38%

TNF-α/IL-6 ↓

Strong
11617
Capsaicin

Anti-inflammatory skin flare ↓

CRP, eosinophils ↓

Sensory inflammation ↓

Strong
24618
Anthocyanins

Inflammation ↓ (IFN-γ, CRP, IL-6)

Inflammation ↓ (TNF-α, IL-10)

Strong
13119
Astragalus

Cytokines ↓ inflammation

CRP/ET/NO ↓

Strong
14917
Quercetin

CRP/IL-6↓

JAK/STAT, TNF-α↓

hs-CRP −0.23

Strong
14219
Berberine

Inflammation ↓; CRP/IL-6

Inflammation ↓; 35%→20%

Fibroinflammation ↓; ALT −4.8%

Strong
9916
Pomegranate

Inflammation↓ hs-CRP/IL-6

Oxidative stress↓ TAC↑

NF-κB↓ SIRT1↑

Strong
10416
Danshen

Inflammation ↓ hs-CRP -6.8%

Cytokines ↓ TNF-α/IL-6

Endothelial/oxidative ↓

Strong
12117
Boswellia

↓ inflammation markers

↓ cytokines/CRP

−64% WOMAC/−67% VAS

Strong
6014
Garlic

CRP/TNF-α ↓

IL-6/hs-CRP ↓

-29%, -47%

Moderate
15317
Artemisinin

Lower TNF/IL-6

Faster clearance, +1.3%

Moderate
83912
DMSO

Inflammation ↓ ulcer/colitis

Inflammation ↓ IC/BPS symptoms

Inflammation ↓ gastric injury

Moderate
8712
Boron

Inflammation −42.9 mg/L

Inflammation −3.3 pg/mL

Moderate
1808
Chitosan

less inflammation, pain

−50% swelling, better healing

lower cytokines, skin redness

Moderate
11618
Lactoferrin

Inflammation↓ IL-6/CRP

Inflammation↓ TNF-α/IL-10

+140% IL-10

Moderate
18815
Colostrum

Lower CRP/endotoxin

Gut inflammation repair

↓CRP -5.9 mg/L

Moderate
22217
Licorice

Skin inflammation ↓

IL-17A ↓4.4-fold

Moderate
7815
Piperine

CRP/TNF-α ↓

PGE2 ↓

Moderate
5118
Lycopene

Lower cytokines, markers

Skin/gum inflammation ↓

Acute postmeal inflammation ↓

Moderate
19618
Epigallocatechin Gallate

IL-6/CRP↓, SAA−24.5%

NOX/ROS↓, MMP-2/9↓

Moderate
10919
Spirulina

↓ IL-6, hs-CRP

↓ IL-4, 32%

Moderate
5518
Hesperidin

Inflammation genes −3,422

CRP/IL‑6/TNF‑α ↓

Adhesion markers ↓

Moderate
6416
Pine Bark Extract

Lower inflammation markers

IL-6/CRP/LEU ↓

Reduced tissue inflammation

Moderate
5318
Black Seed Oil

TNF-α/CRP ↓

IL-6/leptin ↓

MDA/endothelial ↓

Moderate
4915
Red Yeast Rice

LDL/CRP ↓20-30%

Inflammatory markers ↓

Moderate
6814
Palmitoylethanolamide

Inflammation/itch ↓; hydration ↑

Pain/resolution improved: +98%/96%

URTI episodes ↓: 39 vs 64

Moderate
4618
Astaxanthin

↓IL-6/TNF-α

↓CRP/ESR

Moderate
5617
Amla

Oral inflammation −25.6%

Systemic inflammation, CRP

Moderate
2913
Saw Palmetto

Inflammation ↓, markers

Inflammation −53%, immune cells

Inflammation ↓, symptoms

Moderate
7810
Akkermansia muciniphila

Inflammation↓ LPS

Cytokines↓ TGF‑β1↑

Akkermansia↑; LPS↓

Moderate
3614
Avocado

Joint pain/function -26%

Inflammation markers ↓

Moderate
4716
Krill Oil

Systemic inflammation ↓

Tear cytokines ↓

CRP -30.9%

Moderate
3815
Elderberry

↓ IL-6/CRP/lymphocytes

↓ gingival inflammation

Moderate
209
Grape Seed Extract

↓ TNF-α/hsCRP

↓ inflammatory genes

Moderate
4413
Ellagic Acid

IL-6/CRP ↓

CRP -7.1

Moderate
2515
Rutin

Inflammation markers ↓

ESR/CRP↓, IL-6↓, MPO↓

Moderate
8613
Chlorogenic Acid

CRP/IL-6/TNFα ↓

Oxylipins/oxLDL ↓

Moderate
4616
Olive Leaf Extract

IL-6/IL-8/TNF-α ↓

CRP/IL-8 ↓

Moderate
1713
Milk Thistle

Lower hs-CRP

↓6.8%

↓26.8%

Moderate
5114
Cod Liver Oil

Inflammation markers down

TNF-α, ICAM-1

hs-CRP down

Moderate
3010
Mangosteen

Systemic inflammation ↓ CRP

Local gingival inflammation ↓ IL-1β/PGE2/MMP-8

Moderate
1510
Bilberry

Inflammation markers ↓

CRP/cytokines ↓

MPO -75%

Moderate
278
Conjugated Linoleic Acid

↓TNF-α/IL-1β

↓ESR/hsCRP

Moderate
11014
Borage Oil

Inflammation down: acne, gum

Inflammation down: ARDS, neutrophils

Inflammation down: LTB4 -50%

Moderate
168
Sage

Gut recovery; CRP↓

UV redness↓

Moderate
52116
Cranberry

Inflammation ↓ CRP/IL-18

Immune markers altered

Moderate
11014
Black Currant

↓ IL-6/CRP, MPO

↓ IL-8/leukotrienes

Moderate
5113
Andrographis Paniculata

Inflammation+joint pain -0.52

Inflammation+colon response +12%

Moderate
169
Ashwagandha

IL-6, TNF-α ↓

IL-6 ↓ (subgroup)

IL-6 -

Moderate
5018
Manuka Honey

Oxidative stress ↓

Oral inflammation ↓

Eye inflammation ↓

Moderate
276
Butcher's Broom

Edema/symptoms ↓; -12.9%

Limb size/symptoms ↓

Moderate
45
Echinacea

↓IL-6/IL-8, SCORAD

↓CRP −10.5 mg/L

Moderate
5413
Rose Hip

Inflammation ↓ IL-6, F2-iso

Inflammation ↓ fibrinogen

Moderate
5210
Hawthorn

Inflammation ↓ hs-CRP

NE/IL-6 ↓

NLRP3/IL-1 ↓

Moderate
16016
Wormwood

Inflammation down: CRP/ESR

TNF-α −67%, joints/remission

Pain/function improved

Moderate
479
Barley Grass

Inflammation ↓ IL-6/TNF-α

CRP/ESR ↓; symptoms ↓

Gut bacteria ↑; SCFAs ↑

Moderate
5915
Jujube

Inflammation: hs-CRP -24%

Inflammation: UAS7 improved

Moderate
1813
Mulberry

Inflammation ↓ CRP -1.94

Inflammation ↓ markers

Inflammation ↓ healing score

Moderate
4912
Marijuana

Inflammation/immune ↓

Markers+symptoms

CBD/THC: strong ↓

Moderate
117514
Fisetin

CRP/MMPs ↓

MCP-1 ↓

Moderate
44
Diosmin

Pain/bleeding down

CRP/IL-1/TNF-α down

Moderate
598
Baikal Skullcap

↓ TNF-α, cytokines

↓ plaque/bleeding, bacteria

Moderate
157
Cinnamon

Inflammation down; hs-CRP

Cytokines down; IL-6

PGD2/symptoms down

Moderate
6114
Artemisia Annua

Inflammation markers down

Pain/joint scores down

CRP/ESR/RF/CCP-Ab ↓

Moderate
159
Black Ginger

↓ pain/PGE2 ~25%

↓ IL-1β/IL-6/IL-8

Moderate
86
Ginkgo Biloba

Anti-inflammatory markers ↓

Pain/swelling ↓ 37%

Moderate
22317
Nettle

Pain/function ↓

IL-6/CRP ↓

-10 tabs/week

Moderate
375
White Mulberry

CRP −1.03; inflammation down

Inflammation attenuated; markers improved

Moderate
1210
Urolithin A

CRP ↓, IL-2 ↓

Acylcarnitines/ceramides ↓, CRP ↓

Moderate
1517
Evening Primrose Oil

Anti-inflammatory shift

DAS28 -1.08

IL-6 -69%

Moderate
4810
Beta-Sitosterol

Lower inflammation markers

+34.1% NK activity

Reduced oxidative stress

Moderate
6711
Sulforaphane

Gastric inflammation ↓; H. pylori

IL-6/TNF-α ↓; inflammation

MDA ↓; gastric inflammation

Moderate
4214
Royal Jelly

Inflammation ↓ IL-6, hsCRP

Inflammation ↓19%, hsCRP lower

Moderate
2712
Reishi

Oxidative stress ↓

T-cell anti-inflammatory shift

Weak
1511
Green Lipped Mussel

Pain/function improves

Airway inflammation drops

Weak
126
Matcha

Inflammation ↓ IL-10 +2.2

Oral inflammation ↓ PI/BOP

Gingival inflammation ↓ bacteria

Weak
1113
Monolaurin

Staph/toxin↓, IL-8↓

Colonization↓, severity↓

Weak
56
Wild Yam

Inflammation ↓: CRP/TNF‑α

Inflammation ↓: PGE2/COX‑2

Inflammation ↓: IL‑6/TGF‑β

Weak
1111
Kaempferol

↓ JAK/STAT, autophagy

↓ skin inflammation ~37%

↓ lung inflammation, faster recovery

Weak
1311
Kudzu

Inflammation↓ hs-CRP -6.8%

NLRP3/IL-1↓

Weak
1911
TUDCA

↓ inflammatory markers

immune shift

Weak
129
Artichoke Extract

hs-CRP ↓

Inflammation markers ↓

Weak
2513
Bergamot

hs-CRP ↓11%

LDL-C/TG ↓

Weak
3515
Gamma Oryzanol

TNF-α ↓

hs-CRP 3.1→1.2

Weak
148
Bladderwrack

IL-6 rise blunted -42%

Glucose/IR improved

Heart rate lowered -4%

Weak
73
Kelp

hs-CRP, TNF-α ↓

IL-6, ~15% ↓

Weak
4812
Chlorella

↓ hs-CRP, TNF-α

↓ prostaglandins, hs-CRP

Weak
1812
Chia Seeds

CRP ↓1.1 mg/L

Inflammatory markers ↓

Weak
118
Agaricus Blazei

UC: symptoms -20%, fatigue

Crohn’s: stool freq, pain +17%

Weak
78
Date Palm Pollen

Symptoms -33.5%/-57%

IL-10 up; TNF-α/IL-13 high

Weak
43
Salacia Reticulata

IL-6/CRP ↓

Homocysteine ↓

Weak
1110
Cat's Claw

Pain, joints ↓53%

TNF-alpha inhibition

Weak
44
Uncaria Tomentosa

Pain ↓53%

Inflammation markers ↓

Joint scores ↓

Weak
43
Sesamin

20-HETE -30%

RA inflammation ↓

Weak
78
Evodia Rutaecarpa

Less phlebitis, +20.3% success

Vessel diameter +3.57 mm

Weak
86
Tart Cherry

CRP −23%; urate −37%

UACR/CRP lower; fewer flares

Weak
158
Naringenin

IL-6/8 down ~55-76%

IL-10 up ~266%

Weak
166
Noni

hs-CRP -15%

lipids down 20-41%

Weak
76
D-Limonene

Colitis score, TNF-α ↓

ESR, fibrinogen, IL-6 ↓

Weak
135
Dandelion

Swelling reduced, day2

Mouth opening improved, 73%

Weak
57
Terminalia Arjuna

↓ inflammatory markers

↓ TG/VLDL

Weak
3315
Pterostilbene

ALT, GGT lower

ceramide 14:0 down

Weak
55
Althaea Officinalis

itching, dyspareunia, dysuria

greater symptom decrease

Weak
610
Holy Basil

hs-CRP/TNF-α ↓

IL-6 ↓

Weak
62
Tulsi

PCR clearance; hs-CRP -12.4x

IL-6/TNF-α lower

Weak
193
Mullein

Inflammation scores -1.59

Healing +54.67%

Weak
34
Fenugreek

Pain/opioid ↓

Analgesic need ↓

Weak
3213
Spermidine

Lower TNF-α/ROS

CRP −20.8%

Weak
2611
Chlorophyll

Lesions -82.3%, relapses

Demodex -more reduction

Weak
1310
Bitter Melon

Pain/analgesic ↓

Glucose/weight ↓

Weak
107
Yarrow

Relapse, lesions, disability

Cognition, MSFC, EDSS

Weak
287
Fennel

Pain/disability ↓

WOMAC total ↓

Weak
338
Asafoetida

Oxidative stress ↓

BMI ↓

Weak
39
Alfalfa

↓ cortisol/NEFA

↓ haptoglobin

Weak
10811
Cinchona

Erosion −44 vs −58.5

Pain −3, equal

Weak
95
Japanese Knotweed

hs-CRP ↓

TNF-α/IL-6 ↓

Weak
24
Juniper Berry

Pain ↓ -5.23

Flow/QOL changes

Weak
122
Dihydromyricetin

↓ inflammation markers

− glucose, LDL, HOMA-IR

Weak
25
Guava Leaf

Knee pain, stiffness

Gum inflammation −55%

Weak
45
Horse Chestnut

Slough down; healing unchanged

Dressing changes -week 12

Weak
88
Coptis

PASI ↓ greater

Metabolic markers improved

Weak
913
Gentian

Erythema, SCORAD ↓

No adverse events

Weak
322
Vanadium

NFκB/MAPK↓

Insulin signaling↓

Weak
116
Fucoxanthin

Inflammation down, IL-6 -2.0

Steatosis/ALT down, HOMA-IR down

Weak
512
Myricetin

CRP -59%; inflammation down

ALT lower; less inflammation

Weak
49
Ergothioneine

Lower nitrite, NOX2, iNOS

BDNF decreased dose-dependently

Weak
14
Benfotiamine

CRP -2.45 mg/L

AGEs -0.99 units

Weak
209
Camu Camu

hs-CRP, IL-6/8 ↓

ALT/AST, HFF ↓

Weak
562