The Claim
C-reactive protein levels above 3 mg/L, used as a marker of low-grade inflammation, are present in 13.7% of Brazilian adolescents aged 12–17, indicating a non-trivial prevalence of systemic inflammation in this population.
What the research says
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In Brazil, 13.7% of adolescents aged 12 to 17 have blood levels of C-reactive protein above 3 mg/L, which is a recognized indicator of systemic inflammation.
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C-reactive protein levels above 3 mg/L, used as a marker of low-grade inflammation in adolescents, are present in 13.7% of Brazilian adolescents aged 12–17, indicating a non-trivial prevalence of systemic inflammation in this population.
Eating a lot of highly processed foods causes blood sugar to spike quickly, which stresses the body and damages blood vessels. This stress signals the body to make inflammatory chemicals. At the same time, these foods harm the good bacteria in the gut and make the gut lining leaky, allowing bacterial toxins to enter the bloodstream. The liver detects these toxins and produces a protein called C-reactive protein as a sign of ongoing inflammation.
What the research says
1 studyThe study checked blood levels of a marker for inflammation in Brazilian teens and found that many had elevated levels, which means inflammation isn't rare in this group — just like the claim says.
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