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Evidence Based Longevity (EBL)
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Metabolic

Inflammation

The window before HbA1c A blood test that reflects average blood sugar over the previous two to three months. crosses 5.7%.

Evidence last reviewed May 2026

At a glance

The letters on this page

Three interventions on this page. Every one carries a letter.

How it is measured

Endpoints The outcome a trial measures to decide whether the treatment worked, such as heart attacks, blood pressure or a symptom score. the trials measured
Inflammatory/adhesion markers
No target value is set.

What has been graded

Interventions · evidence-graded
C
Hesperidin (VCAM-1 specifically)
D
Luteolin (combination trials)
D
Bromelain (enzyme combinations)

Cautions

Cautions
  • •These are surrogate-marker effects, not proven reductions in inflammatory disease outcomes.
When to consult your physician

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Disclosure

Medical disclaimer

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Any grade on this page describes the strength of published human trial evidence in the populations studied. It is not a recommendation for any individual and is not medical advice. Starting, stopping or changing any supplement or medication is a decision for your physician.