Is CRP Entzündung useful for Langlebigkeit?

CRP (C-reactive protein) is a well-established biomarker of systemic inflammation. Chronically elevated CRP levels (≥2–3 mg/L) are associated in epidemiological studies with increased cardiovascular mortality, accelerated biological aging, and shorter telomere length. However, CRP is not a direct 'longevity test' – it reflects current inflammatory load, not genetic predisposition. The evidence is primarily observational (human-moderate), and causal links are difficult to isolate because CRP also rises during acute infections or injury. For longevity research, persistently low CRP is a favorable sign, but measuring it without context (lifestyle, other biomarkers) has limited value. Interventions such as Mediterranean diet, regular exercise, and stress reduction reliably lower CRP and improve healthspan. CRP's direct utility for longevity lies more in monitoring than intervention. Caution: single measurements can be confounded by acute factors; repeated assessments are more informative. Overall, CRP is useful as a risk indicator but not as a standalone longevity marker.