The latest factor to determine your risk of a heart attack is the C-Reactive Protein (CRP) test. CRP is a molecule produced by the liver in response to an inflammatory response. A simple blood test can check your CRP level. A reading of 3.0 or higher triples your risk for a heart attack. Under normal circumstances, inflammation is a short…
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Inflammation The New Medical Bad Guy
According to the latest medical theory, chronic inflammation is the root cause of almost every disease suffered by human beings. That’s right. Many doctors believe persistent, low-level inflammation paves the way for chronic disease, including those we usually experience late in life, e.g. arthritis, heart and kidney disease, and cancer. As a part of our immune response system, inflammation occurs…