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C-Reactive Protein Aging

Meaning

C-Reactive Protein Aging refers to the clinical interpretation of persistently elevated levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), a sensitive and acute-phase marker of systemic inflammation, as a direct indicator of accelerated biological aging. This state of chronic, low-grade inflammation, often clinically referred to as “inflammaging,” is a fundamental driver of age-related diseases and functional decline across multiple organ systems. Tracking CRP levels provides a quantifiable, objective metric for assessing the inflammatory burden that contributes to a less favorable longevity trajectory.