Can you take Curcumin and Omega-3 Fish Oil together?
A well-tolerated pairing. Both are anti-inflammatory through different pathways, and the fat in fish oil helps curcumin absorption.
Severity
Info
Evidence
moderate
Timing
Together with food.
How it works
Curcumin inhibits NF-κB and COX-2 while omega-3s produce resolvins and protectins through separate enzymatic cascades.
Curcumin is poorly absorbed without fat or piperine. The fatty acids in fish oil capsules improve curcumin bioavailability. Some preliminary evidence suggests the combination has additive anti-inflammatory effects beyond either alone.
What to do
Take together with a meal. Adding black pepper extract (piperine) further increases curcumin bioavailability. Most quality curcumin supplements already include it.
Frequently asked
Should I separate Curcumin and Omega-3 Fish Oil?
This is an informational interaction. Curcumin and Omega-3 Fish Oil are generally fine to take together. Curcumin and omega-3s target inflammation differently
Why do Curcumin and Omega-3 Fish Oil interact?
Curcumin inhibits NF-κB and COX-2 while omega-3s produce resolvins and protectins through separate enzymatic cascades.
How strong is the evidence for this interaction?
The evidence is moderate. Some studies support this interaction, but more research may be needed.
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