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<br>Our goal is to not have a single piece of [inaccurate](http://www.techandtrends.com/?s=inaccurate) information on this website. " means that the information is found within the full scientific study rather than the abstract. C3a is used as an inflammatory marker. High levels indicate specific immune- or inflammation-related health problems. C3a levels will be high in Lyme disease but remain low in "mold illnesses". Keep reading to learn more about high and low C3a levels, their causes and health effects. Complement proteins are important for the body’s immune function and inflammatory response. The body needs them to respond to injury, bacterial, and viral infections in a balanced way. C3a is short for Complement Component 3a. It’s a small fragment of the very large and better-known C3. Since C3a is involved in triggering serious, anaphylactic allergic reactions, it is referred to as an "anaphylatoxin". C3 and C3a are essential for arming the immune system with antibodies to fight microbes. Once the complement system is activated, C3 releases C3a.<br>
<br>C3a may also be important for tissue regeneration. On the downside, an overactive complement system increases inflammation. By activating white blood cells, C3a sets off the release of inflammatory molecules (IL-1beta, TNF-alpha, IL-6, and PGE2). It can also bind to mast cells and increase the release of histamine. Is C3a Inflammatory or Anti-Inflammatory? C3a is most commonly seen as inflammatory, alongside its cousin C5a. Indeed, high C3a, in the long run, does worsen chronic inflammation. But C3a can also act as an anti-inflammatory in acute inflammation and following sudden injuries. You will need to undergo a standard blood draw for the C3a test. C3a is not usually tested unless a person shows symptoms of lupus, Lyme disease, or another specific inflammatory disease. Some practitioners run C3a tests to rule out mold illnesses, although there is not much research to back this up. Other blood tests that can help monitor inflammatory conditions include ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate), CRP (C-reactive protein), ferritin, IL-6, and TNF-alpha.<br>
<br>The range may vary among different labs due to differences in techniques, equipment, and chemicals used. C3a levels in people with "mold illness" will typically remain within the normal range. C3a levels will remain normal because mold doesn’t contain the cell membranes (like bacteria do) that usually raise its levels. However, in an observational study of 15 people, those exposed to mold had increased C3a levels in their tear fluid due to eye inflammation. Causes listed below are commonly associated with high C3a levels. Work with your doctor or another health care professional to get an accurate diagnosis. Your doctor will interpret your results, taking into account your medical history, symptoms, and other test results. C3a levels can increase during an inflammatory condition and return back to normal when the inflammation is resolved. But most people with chronic inflammatory conditions will have this marker constantly increased. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition in which C3a levels are high, which worsens the narrowing of the airways and other symptoms.<br>
<br>In one observational study, 50 people with severe asthma had very high C3a levels. In another study of 26 athletes, C3a levels increased after exercise but more so in asthmatic than in [healthy glucose support](https://oke.zone/profile.php?id=91960) athletes. Some people with asthma are especially sensitive to aspirin (Advil) and similar anti-inflammatory drugs, which worsen their airway inflammation and provoke nose and sinus symptoms. In a study of 34 people, patients with acute pancreas inflammation (pancreatitis) had higher C3a blood levels. Autoimmune disorders occur when the body mistakenly directs the immune response against its own tissues. A similar pattern follows most autoimmune diseases, even the rare ones. For example, primary antiphospholipid syndrome is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks normal proteins in the blood. People with acute Lyme Disease (caused by a Borrelia burgdorferi infection) have higher C3a levels than healthy people. Colon (colorectal) cancer patients have higher C3a levels than healthy people.<br>