Turmeric vs Omega-3
for inflammation
Stronger evidence: Omega-3
Stronger effect: Omega-3
Safety: Omega-3 has the more serious interaction profile (moderate vs serious).
For inflammation, Omega-3 has the stronger evidence grade.
Turmeric
grade C low certainty
small anti-inflammatory signal; bioavailability is a major limitation
500–1000 mg curcumin
Omega-3
grade B moderate certainty
lowers circulating inflammatory markers (CRP, IL-6) dose-dependently
1–3 g/day, adults
sources: PMID:00000026 · PMID:20000103