CRP
CRP (C-reactive protein) is made by the liver when there's inflammation anywhere in the body. A high-sensitivity version (hs-CRP) picks up the low-grade, long-term inflammation linked to heart disease.
Your reading
This app uses under 3 mg/L for CRP, and under 2 mg/L for hs-CRP. A cold, an injury or a hard workout can push CRP up for days, so one high reading is usually re-tested when you're well before reading anything into it.
What may help
- —Regular moderate exercise and enough sleep
- —A diet rich in vegetables, fruit, fish and olive oil
- —Losing excess weight and not smoking, both strongly tied to chronic inflammation
When to talk to a doctor
If CRP stays high on repeat testing, or is very high (above 10), which usually points to an infection or inflammatory condition worth looking into.
Common questions
What is CRP?
CRP (C-reactive protein) is made by the liver when there's inflammation anywhere in the body. A high-sensitivity version (hs-CRP) picks up the low-grade, long-term inflammation linked to heart disease.
What is a normal CRP level?
Daygo uses Under 3 mg/L as the reference range. This app uses under 3 mg/L for CRP, and under 2 mg/L for hs-CRP. A cold, an injury or a hard workout can push CRP up for days, so one high reading is usually re-tested when you're well before reading anything into it.
How can I improve my CRP?
Regular moderate exercise and enough sleep. A diet rich in vegetables, fruit, fish and olive oil. Losing excess weight and not smoking, both strongly tied to chronic inflammation.
When should I see a doctor about CRP?
If CRP stays high on repeat testing, or is very high (above 10), which usually points to an infection or inflammatory condition worth looking into.
Source: MedlinePlus (NIH). Reference ranges are standard adult intervals — your own lab may report a different range for your age, sex, or method. This isn't medical advice; always go by the range on your actual results and talk to a clinician about anything that concerns you.