Inflammation / Immune
hs-CRP (High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein)
Unit: mg/LID: I001
What This Test Measures
Sensitive inflammatory marker; cardiovascular risk predictor
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 >1.0 mg/L = 2× cardiovascular risk. >3.0 = 3× risk. Functional optimal <0.5. Caused by obesity, poor diet, gut inflammation, infections. Gabriel takes hs-CRP as seriously as cholesterol. Diet, weight loss, movement, sleep and treating the source of inflammation all help lower it.
When This Test Is High
Inflammation, infection, autoimmune disease, cardiovascular risk
When This Test Is Low
Low inflammation (protective)
Related Conditions
Cardiovascular disease, chronic inflammation
Recommended Follow-Up
Identify source: obesity, diet, gut, infections; optimize to <0.5 for longevity