CRP Blood Test
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One very important blood parameter is C reactive protein (CRP) obtained in a blood test which indicates if inflammation is a problem for you. CRP is the best predictor of a heart attack. It is even more predictive than your cholesterol level, blood pressure or your family history.
Inflammation plays a key role in diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and some forms of cancer and many other conditions.
Abnormal CRP measurements can indicate that you have:
•Infections
•Inflammatory Conditions
•Insulin Resistance
•Overweight and ) besity (causes inflammation)
•Chronic Allergies (causes inflammation)
CRP measurements can help identify the cause and source of inflammation in your body. It can help identify health problems before you even notice symptoms; early enough to effectively treat most common diseases while they are still treatable.
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Critical Blood Tests
Date added:
2009-10-03 11:55:45
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