Inflammation
Biomarker

TNF-alpha

Available as add-on
Why we test it
TNF-alpha is the body's master inflammation signal, released by immune cells to increase your body’s response. Chronic elevation damages the blood-brain barrier and is found at higher levels in the cerebrospinal fluid of people with Alzheimer's.
BetterBrain target
< 1.0 pg/mL
A master inflammatory cytokine found at elevated levels in Alzheimer's patients' cerebrospinal fluid.
What you Can do
  1. Anti-inflammatory diet
  2. Omega-3 (fish oil)
  3. Curcumin
  4. Resveratrol
  5. Aerobic cardio training
  6. Quality sleep

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