Health Protocols
C-Reactive Protein
Diet
- Decrease refined carbohydrates.
- Decrease saturated fat and trans-fats. Lowering trans-fats and cholesterol in the diet has been shown to decrease CRP by 39%.
- Eat as many raw vegetables as possible. A diet high in whole, vegetarian foods has been shown to decrease CRP by 28%.
- Eat cholesterol-friendly foods such as: almonds, soy protein, plant sterols and foods high in soluble fiber. Eating these foods lowered CRP nearly as well as statin medications.
Lifestyle
- Exercise is very important, blend strength training and aerobic activity for best result.
- Control stress as this can cause inflammation throughout the body.
- Brush and Floss. The bacteria that causes gum disease can also trigger inflammation in the blood vessels.
Supplements
- Euromega Omega-3 – 3 Capsules daily. Krill oil appears to be significantly better than fish oil for controlling CRP.
- Ubiquinol 100 mg – 1 Softgel Twice Daily
- Super Bio-Curcumin with Gingerols – 1 capsule twice daily
- L-Carnitine 1,000 mg twice daily.
