High hs-crp

Written to our editorial standards · reviewed against published research· Updated 2 Jun 2026
A medical finding, review with a doctor

A high hs-CRP is a marker of inflammation in the body and is linked to cardiovascular risk; the priority is finding and addressing the source, with omega-3 and curcumin as support.

hs-CRP rises with inflammation from any cause, including infection, excess body fat, smoking, and chronic conditions, and a persistently raised level is associated with heart disease. Because a recent cold or injury also raises it, the test is most meaningful when you are well. Omega-3 and curcumin lower inflammation, but the real lever is the underlying cause.

Common causes

  • Recent infection or illness
  • Excess body fat or metabolic syndrome
  • Smoking
  • Chronic inflammatory conditions
  • Poor diet and inactivity

Associated symptoms

  • Often none
  • Symptoms of the underlying cause

Nutrients that can help

Omega-3 Fish Oil
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Curcumin
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What to do

Recheck when you are well, not during an illness. The biggest levers are weight, not smoking, exercise, and diet; omega-3 and curcumin support lower inflammation alongside.

When to see a doctor

A persistently high hs-CRP should be reviewed by a doctor as part of your cardiovascular risk and to look for an underlying cause.

Full marker
hs-CRP: ranges, what it measures & both directions
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Common questions

What does high hs-crp (inflammation) mean?
A high hs-CRP is a marker of inflammation in the body and is linked to cardiovascular risk; the priority is finding and addressing the source, with omega-3 and curcumin as support. hs-CRP rises with inflammation from any cause, including infection, excess body fat, smoking, and chronic conditions, and a persistently raised level is associated with heart disease. Because a recent cold or injury also raises it, the test is most meaningful when you are well. Omega-3 and curcumin lower inflammation, but the real lever is the underlying cause.
What causes high hs-crp?
Recent infection or illness; Excess body fat or metabolic syndrome; Smoking; Chronic inflammatory conditions; Poor diet and inactivity.
How do I lower my hs-crp?
Recheck when you are well, not during an illness. The biggest levers are weight, not smoking, exercise, and diet; omega-3 and curcumin support lower inflammation alongside.
When should I see a doctor?
A persistently high hs-CRP should be reviewed by a doctor as part of your cardiovascular risk and to look for an underlying cause.

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Educational use only, not medical advice or diagnosis. Reference ranges vary by lab, age, sex, and medication, and a single result is read in context. Always review your results with a qualified clinician.