4 min - BioSense Team - 2025-01-09
- CRP
- inflammation
- cardiovascular
- hs-CRP
- prevention
CRP: Measuring "Silent" Inflammation
Disclaimer: If symptoms present, consult promptly.
In 30 Seconds
CRP increases with inflammation. For cardiovascular risk, we talk about hs-CRP (high sensitivity) with benchmarks like <1 / 1–3 / >3 mg/L. Above 10 mg/L, think first of an acute cause (infection, inflammation) and recheck.
How to Interpret Intelligently
- Very high CRP: often acute (infection, significant inflammation)
- Slightly elevated and persistent CRP: may reflect overweight, smoking, fatty liver, poor sleep, etc.
Lifestyle Levers ("Smoldering Fire" Effect)
- Weight and waist circumference
- Mediterranean diet
- Regular activity
- Sleep: disrupted sleep associated with more inflammation
FAQ
### High CRP = serious disease? Not necessarily. It's a non-specific signal: we look for the cause.
### Can I "lower my CRP" in 2 weeks? Sometimes yes (better sleep, less alcohol, activity) but we mainly follow the trend.
### How do I import my lab results into BioSense? It's very simple. Once you receive the email from your laboratory, download your report in PDF format. On BioSense, click 'Send my report' and import the file. Our technology automatically analyzes the data to provide you with a clear summary.
### Does BioSense work with all laboratories? Yes, BioSense is compatible with all Medical Biology Laboratories (LBM) operating worldwide. Whether you had your blood test done at a large national network or an independent laboratory, you just need to send us the original PDF.
### Is my health data secure during import? Security is our absolute priority. Your data is hosted on secure servers in Europe, compliant with GDPR standards. BioSense uses complete encryption to ensure your information remains strictly private and confidential.
### What if my report is on paper and not in PDF? For optimal analysis with BioSense, we recommend using the digital PDF file provided by your laboratory on its patient portal. If you only have a paper version, you can scan it cleanly to PDF using your smartphone before importing.
Sources
- hs-CRP benchmarks (AHA/CDC)
- hs-CRP very high >10 mg/L
- Sleep and inflammation (review)
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See also: Sleep & inflammation, LDL, Liver enzymes.