Inflammation
Biomarker
IL-6 (Interleukin-6)
Available as add-on
Why we test it
IL-6 signals the body to ramp up inflammation during infection or injury. When chronically elevated, it drives neuroinflammation linked to cognitive decline, brain volume loss, and Alzheimer's risk.
BetterBrain target
< 1.0 pg/mL
A key driver of the neuroinflammatory cascade. Chronically elevated levels accelerate cognitive decline and brain volume loss.
What you Can do
- Mediterranean diet
- Omega-3 (fish oil)
- Curcumin
- Aerobic cardio training
- Quality sleep
- Stress management
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