Learn more about CRP's role as an inflammation marker, and how diet, alcohol, and exercise influence its levels.By Perrin BraunEdited by Lucia GcingcaPublished January 30, 2024. What can influence how quickly your injuries heal, your susceptibility to the flu, and the health of your cardiovascular system? The answer lies in inflammation and its impact on C-reactive protein (CRP) levels. It's a key indicator of immune function and heart health.Inflammation is intricately linked to factors like diet, exercise, and potentially alcohol, which might elevate CRP levels. [1] Understanding what constitutes a dangerous CRP level is especially vital as we age and for athletes striving for peak performance, given its role in health and recovery. [2] Measuring inflammationA protein in the blood that acts as a proxy for inflammation, called CRP, is one of the best inflammation indicators. Levels of CRP rise and fall in response to inflammation, so knowing your CRP measurement tells you a lot about...
