Do You Have Inflammation? Stop Taking These Supplements, Now!

Chronic inflammation is one of the worst conditions that only increase your risk of developing many life-threatening conditions like type 2 diabetes and heart disease. According to studies, the following dietary supplements do help reduce inflammation and support overall well-being, but a few of them can just do the opposite.

Doctors say inflammation is a natural short-term immune response to trauma, illness, and stress. However, long-term inflammation is mostly caused by lifestyle habits like inadequate sleep, smoking, and lack of physical activity.

It involves a complex cascade of immune responses, including redness, swelling, heat, and pain. While acute inflammation is a protective mechanism, chronic inflammation can lead to various health issues and requires proper management.

Most supplements are known to help those who suffer from nutritional deficiencies, fatigue, and weakness recover faster. But according to doctors, you should never take supplements without consulting your healthcare provider, as not all of them are good. If you have chronic inflammation, avoid taking these five supplements.

Kava—also known as “nature’s xanax”—is” known to be a mood relaxer. But before you think you can take it, it is important to know exactly what it is and exactly what risks it brings.

Even though some parts of this root do help in reducing inflammation, it can mostly lead to your body releasing molecules that increase inflammation, making it chronic. It can also lead to serious liver damage and is linked to tremors, especially in those who have Parkinson's disease already running in their family. A few other side effects include drowsiness, nausea, indigestion, and headaches.

Vitamin A plays an important role in keeping your immune system from overreacting and causing inflammation. However, overdosing on it can cause liver damage. Beta-carotene supplements are also linked to a higher chance of lung cancer in smokers, including those who have stopped smoking.

According to doctors, adults should only take 700 to 900 micrograms every day and not exceed 3,000 micrograms.

Even though it is mostly considered safe, spirulina—a blue-green algae that has potential anti-inflammatory effects—is not recommended for those battling autoimmune diseases. It happens because spirulina stimulates the immune system, potentially worsening conditions like lupus, multiple sclerosis, or rheumatoid arthritis.

Also, it can interact with certain medications, including immunosuppressants and blood thinners, prescribed for those with an autoimmune condition.

Conjugated linoleic acid is an omega-6 fatty acid often used for weight loss. However, many studies say that CLA increases levels of C-reactive protein, or CRP - a marker of inflammation in the body.

And so, CLA supplements can make your inflammation worse, especially in those with normal or low inflammation.

Even though iron is an extremely important supplement that helps make red blood cells, too much can be extremely harmful, especially if you have inflammation.

Doctors say high doses of iron supplements can lead to nausea, constipation, ulcers, and higher inflammation levels. As an adult, you would need only 8 to 18 milligrams of iron per day, and going over 40 milligrams can be highly unsafe.

Iron supplements should only be taken if they are prescribed by your doctor.

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