These two studies are confirmed by at least two other published studies showing similar results. Although it's clear that Premarin elevates C-reactive protein, it's not clear whether other types of synthetic estrogen also increase the protein. However, a study on women with type II diabetes given transdermal estradiol with norethisterone showed significantly reduced C-reactive protein. And it's doubtful that natural estrogen itself would elevate the body's inflammatory proteins. French researchers found no elevations in C-reactive protein due to natural increases in estrogen caused by fertility drugs.
Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell found wherever inflammation is present.
C-reactive protein appears to activate neutrophils. It is likely that most chronic diseases cause elevations in C-reactive protein. These nutrients decline in the body when C-reactive protein goes up. It may be wise to replace these nutrients if you have a condition in which C-reactive protein may be activated. C-reactive protein may be suppressed by taking aspirin, ibuprofen, vitamin E, DHEA, nettle leaf and fish oil.