Inflammation Markers: hs-CRP and Training

TropicStrength · Post by **TropicStrength** » Sun Jan 25, 2026 2:30 am

My hs-CRP came back at 4.5 mg/L. I know under 1.0 is "optimal" for heart health. Is this just systemic inflammation from training?

AndeanLifter · Post by **AndeanLifter** » Sun Jan 25, 2026 3:20 am

One heavy lifting session can keep CRP elevated for 48-72 hours. It's a non-specific marker.

MedellinMuscle · Post by **MedellinMuscle** » Sun Jan 25, 2026 3:55 am

Did you have a cold or even a small scratch? Even minor immune activity spikes CRP.

LatinoBulk · Post by **LatinoBulk** » Sun Jan 25, 2026 4:35 am

Check your omega-3 index. If your EPA/DHA levels are high, your baseline inflammation should be lower.

CaliFlex · Post by **CaliFlex** » Sun Jan 25, 2026 5:40 am

I take 4g of fish oil and my CRP is always under 0.5. It really helps.

TropicStrength · Post by **TropicStrength** » Sun Jan 25, 2026 6:20 am

I'll re-test after a full 4 days of rest. I want to see what my "quiet" state is.

AndeanLifter · Post by **AndeanLifter** » Sun Jan 25, 2026 7:10 am

That's the best way. Otherwise, you're just measuring the damage from your last workout.

MedellinMuscle · Post by **MedellinMuscle** » Sun Jan 25, 2026 7:50 am

Chronic high CRP is what leads to arterial wall damage. Occasional spikes are fine.

CaliFlex · Post by **CaliFlex** » Sun Jan 25, 2026 8:30 am

Exactly. Exercise is pro-inflammatory in the short term, but anti-inflammatory in the long term.

LatinoBulk · Post by **LatinoBulk** » Sun Jan 25, 2026 9:05 am

The paradox of training.