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CRP Risk Factors - Who's At Risk for C-Reactive Protein?
If you meet any of these criteria, your C-reactive protein levels could be too high.
O, The Oprah Magazine  |  From the September 2011 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
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You're Overweight


Some fat cells, such as those in excess belly fat, can trigger the production of CRP. (According to one study, 50 percent of overweight individuals and 75 percent of obese people had elevated CRP.) 
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