Inflammation markers

Silent inflammation does not cause pain, nor does it manifest as redness or tenderness. This is why it often goes unnoticed. Nevertheless, this so-called ‘silent inflammation’ can take a toll on the body in the long term and is linked to conditions such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer’s. In this article, you’ll find out what role diet, stress and lifestyle play in this, and what you can do yourself to prevent chronic inflammation.

Your CRP level is elevated and you’re wondering what that means? C-reactive protein (CRP) is an important marker of inflammation in the blood. It indicates whether there is currently inflammation taking place in your body, for example due to an infection, injury or illness. However, a single reading is not sufficient to make a definitive diagnosis. What matters is how significantly the CRP level has risen and how it changes over time. Often, there is a harmless cause behind it. In some cases, however, an elevated CRP level may also indicate a serious illness. In this article, you’ll learn how CRP levels are determined, what levels are considered normal, and how to interpret your result correctly.