How are CRP Entzündung and Abnehmen related?

CRP (C-reactive protein) is a key inflammatory marker in the blood. Chronically elevated CRP levels (≥2–3 mg/L) are strongly linked to overweight, insulin resistance, and metabolic syndrome. Adipose tissue, especially visceral belly fat, secretes pro-inflammatory cytokines (e.g., IL‑6) that stimulate the liver to produce CRP. Conversely, sustained weight loss – even 5–10% – significantly reduces CRP concentrations. The evidence is human-strong: numerous intervention studies and meta-analyses confirm this causal relationship. However, CRP is not a direct 'fat-burning marker'; it reflects systemic inflammation. Lowering CRP alone does not guarantee weight loss; it is rather a side effect of an anti-inflammatory lifestyle (high-fiber diet, exercise, sleep). MyBody-X offers CRP measurement in blood tests – useful as a tracking parameter, but not as a standalone decision tool. Caveat: Acute infections or injuries transiently raise CRP; such values are not informative for chronic inflammation.