Markers of Inflammation
 Reduce inflammation with specific therapies

• Weight loss - JAMA April 2003; 289 "Effect of Weight Loss and Lifestyle Changes on Vascular Inflammatory Markers in Obese Women.
• Diet (specifically, a "dietary portfolio of cholesterol-lowering foods, including plant sterols, soyfoods, fiber, and nuts) JAMA, Jul 2003; 290: 502 - 10. Effects of a Dietary Portfolio of Cholesterol-Lowering Foods vs Lovastatin on Serum Lipids and C-Reactive Protein
• Low saturated fat and high fiber diet - Am J Cardiology December 1, 2003 - Relation of Dietary Fat and Fiber to Elevation of C-reactive Protein.
• Fats - Am J Cardiol November 15, 2001 - C-Reactive Protein, Dietary n-3 Fatty Acids, and the Extent of Coronary Artery Disease
• Multivitamin - Am J Med Dec 15, 2003 - Reduction of C-Reactive Protein Levels Through Use of a Mutlivitamin
• Vitamin C - J Am Col Nut April 2004 - Plasma CRP Concentrations in Active and Passive Smokers: Influence of Antioxidant Supplementation
• Vitamin B6 - Circulation June 12, 2001 - Low Circulating Vitamin B6 is Associated with Elevation of the Inflammation Marker C-Reactive Protein Independently of Plasma Homocysteine Levels
• Exercise and Fitness - Circulation April 2002 - Physical Activity and Hemostatic and Inflammatory Variables in Elderly Men
• Aspirin - Circulation 1999;100:793-798 - Increased Proinflammatory Cytokines in Patients with Chronic Stable Angina and Their Reduction by Aspirin
• Alcohol consumption - Circulation January 28, 2003 - Alcohol Consumption and Plasma Concentration of C-Reactive Protein
• Statins - JAMA July 2001; 286 - Effect of Statin Therapy on C-Reactive Protein Levels
• HDL cholesterol - Circulation. 2004;109:2116-2122 - High Density Lipoproteins Neutralize C-Reactive Protein Proinflammatroy Activity

compiled by Mark Liponis

Antinflammatory nutrients
Elimination Diet
Illnesses known to be proceeded by inflammation
Natural interventions to lower C Reactive Protein
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