Which Vitamins Are Acute-Phase Reactants?
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5 min read
The acute phase response, the body's systemic reaction to infection or injury, significantly alters the concentration of various substances in the blood. While many are familiar with C-reactive protein (CRP), few realize that certain vitamins are acute-phase reactants, with their serum levels either increasing or, more commonly, decreasing during this inflammatory process. This shift often complicates the accurate assessment of a person's nutritional status.
