What is C-Reactive Protein & How to Lower it Dr. Berg

What is C-reactive protein, and how can you lower it? Find out. Timestamps 0:00 What is C-reactive protein? 0:30 How to lower C-reactive protein What is C-reactive protein? It’s basically an inflammatory marker in the blood. There is a test you can do to see how much inflammation is in the body through this indicator protein in the blood. It’s a better indicator of heart disease and vascular disease than cholesterol. It’s important to ask yourself why you have inflammation in your body to begin with. Gluten, the protein in grains, can raise C-reactive protein, and so can high insulin. Frequent eating and a diet high in sugar and refined carbs can raise insulin. A few things to help lower C-reactive protein: 1. Vitamin C 2. Curcumin 3. Stinging nettle root 4. Vitamin K2 5. Fish oil 6. Coenzyme Q10 7. Decrease gluten 8. Decrease insulin Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio: Dr. Berg, age 57, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media. Follow Me On Social Media: Facebook: Instagram: TikTok: ABOUT DR. BERG: Disclaimer: Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. #keto #ketodiet #weightloss #ketosis Thanks for watching! I hope this helps explain what C-reactive protein is and how to lower it.