CRP is the most widely studied inflammatory biomarker for predicting remaining lifespan.1014 Having higher CRP levels in your blood may increase your risk of dying prematurely by 42 percent. However, interleukin 6 (IL-6), the most important trigger for CRP production, may be an even better predictor.1015 Interleukins are chemical messengers used to communicate between (inter-) white blood cells (-leukocytes).
