CRP (C-reactive protein) is a blood marker of inflammation. Elevated levels can indicate acute infection, chronic inflammation, or tissue damage. What you can do yourself: For mildly elevated CRP (e.g., 3–10 mg/L) without obvious illness, lifestyle changes are effective – anti-inflammatory diet (omega-3s, low sugar, whole grains), regular exercise, adequate sleep, and stress management. Smoking and obesity raise CRP. A single high reading is not diagnostic; it must be interpreted with other markers and clinical context. MyBody-X tests provide a snapshot, not a diagnosis. Caveat: CRP >10 mg/L or persistently high levels require medical follow-up. Evidence: strong for lifestyle effects (human-strong), but individual response varies.
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