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

Dr. Michael Roizen, MD

Internal Medicine

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.

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Protein

We hardly ever eat straight protein, but get it from foods like meats, fish, and soy, along with fats and carbohydrates in a protein package. Almost all reasonable diets provide enough protein for your body to break down into the building blocks knows as amino acids. Recent interest in protein has been created by studies showing that diets high in protein and low in carbohydrates are at least as effective as low fat higher carbohydrate diets. Severe lack of protein can cause malnutrition diseases, but there is little evidence that high levels of protein do anything harmful.

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