the battle within

Downey discusses the inflammation-disease connection, which has become a hot research topic as it could be possibly added to the list, along with smoking, high blood pressure, and cholesterol, as cause of heart disease. Among others, he cites studies showing that those with the highest C-reactive pr...

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Published inBetter Nutrition Vol. 67; no. 2; p. 26
Main Author Downey, Michael
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Boulder Outside Interactive, Inc 01.02.2005
Subjects
Anatomy & physiology
Immune system
Nutrition
Physical education
Weight control
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Summary:Downey discusses the inflammation-disease connection, which has become a hot research topic as it could be possibly added to the list, along with smoking, high blood pressure, and cholesterol, as cause of heart disease. Among others, he cites studies showing that those with the highest C-reactive protein (CRP) levels--a blood measure of inflammation--have three times the heart attack risk as those with the lowest levels. Furthermore, as he attributes many Western lifestyle to making it much easier for the body to become inflamed, he talks on how to counter its effects.
ISSN:0405-668X
2162-2655