Suggested vs. accepted blood test results

[Guest guest]

In the May, 2001 issue of Life Extension magazine, the following chart was

displayed to help in decyphering the analysis of blood test results, and the

prevention of heart attacks and strokes (but could be optimal range for all

around wellness) *Note that the acceptible range for the medical interpretation

is much lower in some cases (as usual:) than the " optimum range*:

 

Blood test Standard reference range Optimal level

 

Fibrinogen up to 460 mg/dl under 300

 

C- reactive protein up to 4.9 mg/dl under 2 (1.3 in some

studies)

Homocysteine up to 15 micro mol/L under 7

 

Glucose up to 109 mg/dl under 100

 

iron up to 180 mg/dl under 100 mcg/dl

 

Cholesterol up to 199 mg/dl between 180 and 200

 

LDL cholesterol up to 129 mg/dl under 100

 

HDL cholesterol no lower than 35 mg/dl over 50

 

Triglycerides up to 199 mg/dl under 100

 

DHEA males: no lower than 80 mcg/dl between 400-560

females: no lower than 35 mcg/dl between 350-430

 

You can research what the purpose of each one of these substances and health,

or, if you've had these tests (as they suggest that everyone over 40 does), your

Dr. should be able to explain.

 

In Health,

Steve