How are CRP Entzündung and sleep related?

CRP (C-reactive protein) is a marker of systemic inflammation. Research shows that poor sleep quality, short sleep duration, and sleep disorders like insomnia are associated with elevated CRP levels. This relationship is bidirectional: inflammation can disrupt sleep, and sleep deprivation can increase inflammation via pathways like NF-κB activation. Evidence is human-moderate to strong from observational and experimental studies. However, CRP is a non-specific marker; many factors (diet, exercise, infection) affect it. A single CRP test cannot diagnose sleep problems. Context from MyBody-X materials does not directly address this link.