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Are You At Risk for High CRP?

If you meet any of these criteria, your C-reactive protein levels could be too high.
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Bacteria between your teeth can infect your gums, allowing more bacteria to enter your bloodstream, where they can cause inflammation of the arteries. This is why severe gum disease can nearly double a person's risk of cardiovascular disease.

From the September 2011 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
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