Inflammation
Biomarker

hs-CRP

Included in Essential Labs
Why we test it
C-reactive protein (CRP) is produced by the liver in response to inflammation. This high-sensitivity test detects systemic chronic inflammation. Sustained elevation damages the blood-brain barrier.
BetterBrain target
< 1.0 mg/L (standard: < 3.0)
Standard labs consider < 3.0 acceptable. Brain-health research links levels above 1.0 to accelerated neurodegeneration.
What you Can do
  1. Anti-inflammatory diet
  2. Omega-3 (fish oil)
  3. Aerobic cardio training
  4. Time-restricted feeding
  5. Curcumin (Theracurmin)

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