How can I keep my C-reactive protein (CRP) level normal?

C-reactive protein, a substance released by the body in response to injury, is a marker of inflammation in the arteries. Keep your high-sensitivity C reactive protein (hs-CRP) level in the normal range by avoiding chronic infections and by getting treatment for chronic infections if you do get them. Chronic infections arise from conditions such as gum or tooth disease.

Preventing or treating many other chronic infections that can be low grade, such as urinary tract infections or prostatitis, is a key to keeping your immune system and arteries younger.

At the Hunger Free Forever program we recommend that part of your annual physical exam include blood work to determine your CRP levels. The goal is to keep your CRP level below l. O mg/L.

At this level, there is little silent inflammation occurring. If your CRP is between 1.0 and 3.0 mg/L, that is a major caution. If your CRP is higher than 3.0 mg/L, it is a serious red flag.

Dietary interventions alone have been shown to lower CRP levels. In particular, the Mediterranean diet can be quite effective in lowering CRP levels to normal. If you follow its basic dietary recommendations, your CRP level should easily fall into the normal range.

In addition, recent population-based studies have shown carotene-rich foods are protective against a decline in muscle strength and walking disability as we get older. Good sources of carotenes include dark-colored vegetables such as carrots, squash, spinach, kale, tomatoes, yams, and sweet potatoes; and fruits such as tomatoes, cantaloupe, watermelon, apricots, and citrus.

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