A normal value for C-reactive protein (CRP) is less than 3 mg/L, while a value over 3 mg/L is often used to identify an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, and bodywide inflammation can cause levels to rise to 100 mg/L or more.

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  Should you be tested for inflammation?

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• C-reactive protein concept
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