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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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. |
