SPMs (specialized pro-resolving mediators)
Sleep & Recovery · Lipid signaling molecules
Tier C
Bottom line
Read Off Label grades SPMs (specialized pro-resolving mediators) as C (5.0/10) based on preclinical evidence, low-med benefit magnitude, and a low-risk safety profile.
Serhan's lab demonstrated that resolution is an active process, not merely shutoff of pro-inflammatory signaling.
Typical use: ~2 g/day SPM-enriched fish oil — OTC supplements (Metagenics, others) contain SPM-enriched fish oil fractions.
What this is
Serhan's lab demonstrated that resolution is an active process, not merely shutoff of pro-inflammatory signaling. Supplements claim to deliver SPMs or their precursors. Evidence base is emerging but mostly preclinical. Expensive relative to ordinary fish oil with unclear marginal benefit.
Mechanism
Resolvins, protectins, maresins — lipid mediators derived from EPA/DHA/DPA that actively signal inflammation resolution (not just 'anti-inflammatory' — distinct resolution phase biology); discovered by Charles Serhan
Dose & route
~2 g/day SPM-enriched fish oil
Citations
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29431100/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24927163/
- https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8212707/
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Common questions
- Does SPMs (specialized pro-resolving mediators) work?
- Read Off Label rates the evidence for SPMs (specialized pro-resolving mediators) as Preclinical and the benefit magnitude as low-med, producing an overall grade of C (5.0/10). Serhan's lab demonstrated that resolution is an active process, not merely shutoff of pro-inflammatory signaling.
- Is SPMs (specialized pro-resolving mediators) safe?
- SPMs (specialized pro-resolving mediators) has a low risk profile in published human data. Legal status: OTC supplements (Metagenics, others) contain SPM-enriched fish oil fractions. This is not medical advice — see the disclaimer.
- What is the typical dose for SPMs (specialized pro-resolving mediators)?
- ~2 g/day SPM-enriched fish oil
- How does SPMs (specialized pro-resolving mediators) work?
- Resolvins, protectins, maresins — lipid mediators derived from EPA/DHA/DPA that actively signal inflammation resolution (not just 'anti-inflammatory' — distinct resolution phase biology); discovered by Charles Serhan
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