Effect of exercise training on C reactive protein: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised and non-randomised controlled trials

Purpose

C-reactive protein (CRP) is a marker of chronic systemic inflammation frequently used in cardiovascular disease risk assessment. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to provide a quantitative estimate of the magnitude of change in CRP following participation in physical exercise interventions.

Methods

All studies included in the meta-analysis were peer reviewed and published in English. Human participants were assigned...