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Published 2026-05-25
Inflammation and Aging: hs-CRP and Beyond
TL;DR
Chronic low-grade inflammation links to cardiometabolic risk and aging phenotypes. What labs reveal.
Inflammaging in plain terms
Low-grade inflammation rises with age, adiposity, poor sleep, and metabolic disease. hs-CRP is a common screening marker, though not specific to any one cause.
Elevated inflammation prompts clinicians to search for treatable drivers rather than defaulting to supplements.
Intervention hierarchy
Weight management, sleep, exercise, and metabolic control often reduce inflammatory markers before exotic protocols.
Physician-guided therapies may be added when clinically appropriate after review.
Longevity pathway
Healthspan planning starts with diagnostics and physician conversation, not product selection.
General education. Persistent unexplained inflammation warrants medical evaluation.
Key takeaways
- Low-grade inflammation rises with age, adiposity, poor sleep, and metabolic disease. hs-CRP is a common screening marker, though not specific to any one cause.
- Weight management, sleep, exercise, and metabolic control often reduce inflammatory markers before exotic protocols.
- Healthspan planning starts with diagnostics and physician conversation, not product selection.
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