C-reactive protein (CRP) is a protein made by the liver that is released into the blood after tissue injury, the start of an infection or inflammation.

C-reactive protein (CRP) is a protein made by the liver that is released into the blood after tissue injury, the start of an infection or inflammation.

Our test is sensitive enough to pick up even the lowest level of inflammation to indicate whether you have damaging inflammation, which can affect your arteries. Inflammation is caused by a poor diet (too much sugar and refined carbohydrates), lack of exercise, and stress. </p><p>You shouldn't take this test if you have any acute inflammation or disease, as the results will be abnormally high. If you are in good health, with no obvious inflammatory symptoms, our test is a useful indicator of your risk of heart disease. It is especially beneficial when used with other tests, such as a cholesterol test.

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