Acupuncture may stimulate anti-inflammatory compounds and affect inflammation levels depending on the specific acupuncture sites used.

“There are now quality peer reviewed studies showing publishing neuron, Cell Press journal, excellent journal, showing that acupuncture can stimulate some anti-inflammatory compounds depending on where the acupuncture is done. These are really good studies, came out last year. As well as certain acupuncture sites that increase inflammation. So, you know, you can get different types of effects, you can't just say acupuncture is great across the board.”