Inflammation / Immune
C-Reactive Protein (CRP) / hs-CRP
Unit: mg/LID: M016
What This Test Measures
Inflammatory marker; predictor of cardiovascular disease
Conventional vs. Functional Optimal Range
Conventional "Normal"
<3.0 mg/LYour doctor says you're "fine" anywhere in this range
Functional Optimal
<0.5 mg/LThis is where you actually feel great
The gap between these ranges is why you feel terrible with "normal" labs. Conventional medicine waits for disease. Functional medicine optimizes for health.
Gabriel's Take
hs-CRP (high-sensitivity) is a MAJOR cardiovascular risk factor. Conventional says <3.0 is normal, but functional goal is <0.5 mg/L. Between 1-3 = moderate inflammation and 2-3× increased heart disease risk. Gabriel takes inflammation as seriously as high cholesterol.
When This Test Is High
Inflammation, infection, autoimmune disease, cardiovascular risk
When This Test Is Low
Low inflammation
Related Conditions
Heart disease, chronic inflammation, autoimmune conditions
Recommended Follow-Up
Identify inflammation source: diet, gut, infections, obesity; hs-CRP preferred for cardiac risk