By the way, doctor: What can I do to lower my CRP level?
As you may know, CRP test results are expressed as milligrams per liter (mg/L). Sometimes the test is called hs-CRP; the hs stands for highly sensitive. According to American Heart Association guidelines, concentrations below 1.0 indicate a low risk of heart disease; 1.0–3.0, an average risk; and over 3.0, high risk.
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