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Subclinical Inflammation

Meaning

Subclinical inflammation refers to a persistent, low-grade, systemic inflammatory state characterized by moderately elevated levels of circulating inflammatory biomarkers, such as high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), without the overt, acute symptoms of classic inflammation. This insidious condition is a significant, underlying driver of chronic disease pathogenesis, including insulin resistance, atherosclerosis, and neurodegeneration, and it profoundly interferes with normal, sensitive endocrine signaling. Identifying and proactively mitigating this silent physiological stress is a critical component of preventative medicine and personalized hormonal health management.