Globally, more than three quarters of all the SLT consumed by people of South Asian origin; yet there is little evidence on the adverse effects on hematological parameters and levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) caused due to the use of SLT products.5 Several researchers have targeted for unique stable and easy to identify biomarkers that can differentiate cancer patients from the healthy and also for the detection of precancerous lesions who are at high risk of developing cancer.6 Here, CRP is linked to cancer.