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inflammation · pg/mL

TNF-α

Master inflammatory cytokine. Elevated in chronic disease.

DIRECTION
↓ lower is better
NORMAL RANGE
<8.1 pg/mL
MECHANISMS
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What
moves it.

These biological pathways influence TNF-α. Click any to see what affects it.

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NF-κB
NF-κB Inhibition

NF-κB is a master inflammatory switch. Inhibiting it reduces chronic inflammation.

What
affects it.

amino-acid
N-Acetylcysteine

Glutathione precursor. Antioxidant and mucolytic.

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fatty-acid
Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)

EPA and DHA. Anti-inflammatory. Supports brain and cardiovascular health.

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polyphenol
Curcumin

Anti-inflammatory polyphenol. Poor bioavailability unless enhanced with piperine or phospholipids.

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antioxidant
Astaxanthin

Carotenoid antioxidant. Studied for skin, eyes, and exercise recovery.

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