And yet, my own studies indicate that inflammation is enormously important in this process. The entire "metabolic syndrome" is the story of inflammation; higher than it should be, handled wrong by the body, defense mechanisms against it being the source of long-term damage.

Why aren't we all checking our CRP? Is it because they don't have a drug which will lower it for tons-o-money?

In my own case, my health stress over produced cortisol, and that led to inflammation issues. Treating the inflammation led to recovery: the return of sleep, better appetite and energy, even better moods.

They keep looking in the wrong places for the wrong things.