Researchers for the study looked at C-reactive protein markers in 73,131 men and women ages 20 to 100 years finding higher risk of psychological distress and depression linked to higher levels of the protein in the bloodstream.C-reactive protein is the product of an immune response.
The authors noted higher levels of the inflammatory protein was associated with increased risk for being hospitalized for depression.
The finding means low-grade inflammation might increase a person’s risk of depression and may be an important target for treatment.
This finding is more evidence those people have an illness.
Target the cause, not the effect, please.
