Cardiovascular Disease and Vitamin D
Anil Kumar, PhD and Claire Sykes | Last updated: Feb 25, 2019 It’s silent—and it’s a major killer. In 2015, cardiovascular disease (CVD) caused 31% of deaths (17.7 million) worldwide, as estimated by the World Health Organization (WHO). Recent studies show that many of those deaths are attributed, in part, to Vitamin D deficiency. A Vitamin D blood test and clinical measurement of blood-vessel
CRP, Inflammation, and Risk of Heart Disease
Anil Kumar, PhD | Last updated: Nov 28, 2018 Introduction C-reactive protein (CRP) is a commonly used marker of inflammation. The liver raises CRP levels in response to inflammation in the body. High levels of inflammation can be caused by injuries, bacterial or viral infections. Chronic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or lupus also increase C-reactive protein levels. Low levels are generally associated with