How to Lower Your C-reactive protein (CRP)
What is C-reactive protein? C-reactive protein is a marker for inflammation.
Although scientists have not yet discovered exactly how C-reactive protein relates to heart disease and cancer, a number of studies seem to suggest that there is a connection between elevated CRP levels and an increased risk of developing certain kinds of cancer and heart disease.
What is clear, however, is that those who are overweight tend to have elevated CRP.
How to lower your C-reactive protein levels. Research shows that losing weight by eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly lowers CRP levels.
In addition, specific micronutrients – vitamins C, B complex, and selenium – have been found to help lower CRP levels.
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