hs-CRP
High-sensitivity C-reactive protein, a blood marker of systemic inflammation, in mg/L. Optimal range: Below 1.0 mg/L low risk; 1.0-3.0 average risk; above 3.0 high risk.
What it measures
High-sensitivity C-reactive protein, a blood marker of systemic inflammation, in mg/L. The high-sensitivity version detects low-grade chronic inflammation.
Why it matters
Chronic low-grade inflammation (inflammaging) drives atherosclerosis and predicts cardiovascular events. hs-CRP below 1.0 mg/L is the low-risk benchmark in AHA/CDC guidance.
Optimal ranges
Sourced targets, not just lab reference ranges. Lab ranges describe the population; these describe where the evidence says you want to be.
| Range | Context |
|---|---|
| Below 1.0 mg/L low risk; 1.0-3.0 average risk; above 3.0 high risk | AHA/CDC risk categories (Pearson et al., Circulation 2003), via Cleveland Clinic Laboratories. |
How to improve it
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Lose excess visceral fat, the main driver
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Exercise regularly and sleep 7 to 9 hours
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Anti-inflammatory diet: vegetables, fiber, omega-3s
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Treat dental disease and other chronic infections
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