| Chronic inflammation is on the forefront of | | | | CRP reading, the higher the inflammation is and |
| medical investigation, with researchers trying to | | | | the greater risk for cardiovascular disease. |
| understand not only what causes the condition but | | | | Additionally, women with PCOS have higher levels |
| also how it can be prevented. | | | | of CRP than women without PCOS, whether they |
| Inflammation is the response of vascular tissues | | | | are lean or overweight. |
| to harmful stimuli. In the case of Insulin | | | | Elevated levels of CRP are also linked strongly |
| Resistance, Metabolic Syndrome (Syndrome X) , | | | | with Metabolic Syndrome, a cluster of increased |
| Pre-Diabetes and PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian | | | | risk factors for cardiovascular disease which can |
| Syndrome), this harmful stimuli is insulin. | | | | lead to a heart attack or stroke. |
| Prolonged levels of elevated insulin contribute to | | | | The way to reduce inflammation and lower the |
| inflammation. If left unchecked, this type of | | | | risk of cardiovascular disease is to restrict one's |
| inflammation can lead to atherosclerosis and | | | | exposure to insulin through a diet high in lean |
| contribute to Insulin Resistance - the imbalance of | | | | proteins, good fats and good carbs from |
| blood glucose and insulin. PCOS has been | | | | vegetables, plus some fruits. Additionally, there are |
| characterized as a low-grade inflammatory state, | | | | numerous nutraceutical ingredients that moderate |
| which can be assessed by measuring CRP | | | | inflammation, such as omega 3 fatty acids, |
| (C-Reactive Protein). | | | | antioxidants and minerals. Don't forget that |
| CRP is a blood test that helps determine the level | | | | exercise produces a positive and long-lasting |
| of inflammation in blood vessels. The higher the | | | | impact on the body's inflammatory processes. |