Yes, fasting can reduce CRP (C-reactive protein) levels, an indicator of inflammation in the body.
Based on the provided reference, a study comparing a fasting group to a non-fasting group found that:
- CRP Reduction: After two weeks, the fasting group experienced a statistically significant decrease in hs-CRP (high-sensitivity CRP) levels compared to the non-fasting group.
- Specific Change: The fasting group's hs-CRP levels decreased by -0.41 mg/L (IQR = -1; 0.10), while the non-fasting group's levels increased by 0.20 mg/L (IQR = -0.30; 1.50).
- Statistical Significance: This difference between the two groups was statistically significant (p = 0.004).
This suggests that fasting can be an effective method for reducing inflammation, as indicated by lower CRP levels.
