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The anti-inflammatory effect of marine-derived n-3 PUFAs on CRP is significantly weakened or absent in subjects with a BMI greater than 30 kg/m2.

If you have a BMI over 30, fish oil supplements may not significantly lower your CRP levels. Focus on weight management first, as the anti-inflammatory benefit of omega-3s is much less effective in obese individuals.

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Restricted cubic spline analysis and subgroup analysis showed that the lowering effect of marine-derived n-3 PUFAs on CRP, IL-6 and TNF-a in subjects with chronic non-autoimmune disease became weakened when body mass index was greater than 30 kg/m2.
Kelei Li et al. · PLoS ONE · 2014

Why this rating

Based on subgroup analysis within a large meta-analysis.

Source

Effect of Marine-Derived n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on C-Reactive Protein, Interleukin 6 and Tumor Necrosis Factor α: A Meta-Analysis

Kelei Li et al. · PLoS ONE · 2014

DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0088103

Meta-analysis · 68 studiesCited 226×
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