Interleukin 1 beta

High levels of Interleukin 1 beta (IL-1β) in your body could indicate that your immune system is working overtime. This protein is like a security guard, alerting your body to potential threats like infections or injuries by causing inflammation. However, when there's too much IL-1β, it's like having too many security guards, leading to an overreaction and causing excessive inflammation. This overreaction can be linked to various health conditions such as heart disease and rheumatoid arthritis. Certain medications, like non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or corticosteroids, can also increase IL-1β levels. Therefore, high levels of IL-1β could mean that your body is responding to an infection, injury, medication, or it could be a sign of a more serious health condition.

Symptoms of high levels of IL-1β could include persistent inflammation, pain, fever, and fatigue.

Low levels of IL-1β, a protein in your body, could mean that your immune system might not be responding as strongly as it should to infections or injuries. This protein is like a warning bell that tells your body to protect itself by causing inflammation. But if there's not enough IL-1β, your body might not get the message to start this protective response. This could be due to certain health conditions, like immune system disorders, or it could be a side effect of certain medications, like immune suppressants. It's also possible that low IL-1β levels could be a sign of a less active immune system due to factors like aging or chronic stress.

Symptoms of low levels of Interleukin 1 beta could include frequent infections, slow wound healing, and general fatigue.