GLUCOSE LEVELS & CHOLESTEROL LEVELS

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Comprehensive Blood Chemistry

What Does Your Blood Test Mean?

 

 

 

Don't you just hate when you get your blood test back and you have absolutely

no idea what all those numbers mean on a standard chemistry profile? Well now

you can use this chart to help you understand your test a bit better.

Glucose: This is the chief source of energy for all living organisms. A level

greater than 105 in someone who has fasted for 12 hours suggests a diabetic

tendency. If this level is elevated even in a non-fasting setting one must be

concerned that there is a risk for developing diabetes. This is an incredibly

powerful test and can predict diabetes ten years or more before one develops

the strict definition of diabetes which is levels greater than 120. It is

elevated in diabetes, liver disease, obesity, pancreatitis, steroids, stress,

or diet. Low levels may be indicative of liver disease, hypothyroidism, or

alcoholism

Optimal Adult Range: 87.5

Sodium: This element plays an important role in salt and water balance in

your body. A low level in the blood can be caused by too much water intake,

heart failure, or kidney failure. A low level can also be caused by loss of

sodium in diarrhea, fluid or vomiting. A high level can be caused by too much

intake of salt or by not enough intake of water.

Optimal Adult Range: 140-144

Potassium: This element is found primarily inside the cells of the body. Low

levels in the blood may indicate severe diarrhea, alcoholism, or excessive

use of water pills. Low potassium levels can cause muscle weakness and heart

problems.

Optimal Adult Range: 4.0-4.6

Magnesium: This important element is found in the arteries, heart, bone,

muscles, nerves, teeth. Low levels can cause anxiety, aching muscles,

disorientation, low body temperature, easily angered, hyperactivity,

insomnia, muscle tremors, nervousness, rapid pulse, sensitivity to noise and

loud sounds. Magnesium should be evaluated on all patients suffering with

heart disease.

Optimal Adult Range: 2.2-2.6

If your magnesium is less than 2.0, it is strongly recommended to have an

erythrocyte magnesium test or a magnesium loading test

Chloride: Is an electrolyte controlled by the kidneys and can sometimes be

affected by diet. An electrolyte is involved in maintaining acid-base balance

and helps to regulate blood volume and artery pressure. Elevated levels are

related to acidosis as well as too much water crossing the cell membrane.

Optimal Adult Range: 100-106

BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen): BUN is a waste product derived from protein

breakdown in the liver. Increases can be caused by excessive protein intake,

kidney damage, certain drugs, low fluid intake, intestinal bleeding,

exercise, heart failure or decreased digestive enzyme production by the

pancreas. Decreased levels are most commonly due to inadequate protein

intake, malabsorption, or liver damage.

Optimal Adult Range: 16

Creatinine: Creatinine is also a protein breakdown product. Its level is a

reflection of the bodies muscle mass. Low levels are commonly seen in

inadequate protein intake, liver disease, kidney damage or pregnancy.

Elevated levels are generally reflective of kidney damage and need to be

monitored very carefully.

Optimal Adult Range: 1.05

BUN/Creatinine Ratio: increased values may indicate catabolic states,

dehydration, circulatory failure leading to fall in renal blood flow,

congestive heart failure, acute and chronic renal (kidney) failure, urinary

tract obstruction, prostatic enlargement, high protein diet. Decreased values

may indicate over hydration, low protein/high carbohydrate diet, pregnancy

Optimal Adult Range: 13-16

Uric Acid: Uric acid is the end product purine metabolism. High levels are

seen in gout, infections, high protein diets, and kidney disease. Low levels

generally indicate protein and molybdenum (trace mineral) deficiency, liver

damage or an overly acid kidney.

Optimal Female Adult Range: 5.0

Optimal Male Adult Range: 5.5

Phosphorus: Phosphorus is closely associated with calcium in bone

development. Therefore most of the phosphate in the body is found in the

bones. But the phosphorus level in the blood is very important for muscle and

nerve function. Very low levels of phosphorus in the blood can be associated

with starvation or malnutrition and this can lead to muscle weakness. High

levels in the blood are usually associated with kidney disease. However the

blood must be drawn carefully as improper handling may falsely increase the

reading.

Optimal Adult Range: 3.2-3.9

Calcium: Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. It is involved in

bone metabolism, protein absorption, fat transfer, muscular contraction,

transmission of nerve impulses, blood clotting, and heart function. It is

highly sensitive to elements such as magnesium, iron, and phosphorous as well

as hormonal activity, vitamin D levels, CO2 levels and many drugs. Diet, or

even the presence of calcium in the diet has a lot to do with " calcium

balance " - how much calcium you take in and how much you lose from your body.

 

Optimal Adult Range: 9.7-10.1

Albumin: The most abundant protein in the blood, it is made in the liver and

is an antioxidant that protects your tissues from free radicals. It binds

waste products, toxins and dangerous drugs that might damage the body. Is

also is a major buffer in the body and plays a role in controlling the

precise amount of water in our tissues. It serves to transport vitamins,

minerals and hormones. Lower levels are seen in poor diets, diarrhea, fever,

infections, liver disease, kidney disease, third-degree burns, edemas or

hypocalcemia.

Optimal Adult Range: 4.0-4.4

Albumin 3.5 or below with a 1500 or less lymphocyte count is one of the four

OMINOUS signs

 

Calcium/Albumin Ratio: elevated in malnutrition or visceral protein loss.

Levels higher than 2.7 is one of the four OMINOUS SIGNS

Globulin: Globulins have many diverse functions such as, the carrier of some

hormones, lipids, metals, and antibodies. High levels are found in chronic

infections, liver disease, rheumatoid arthritis, myelomas and lupus. Lower

levels may be seen in immune compromised patients, poor dietary habits,

malabsorption, liver and kidney disease.

Optimal Adult Range: 2.8- 3.5

A/G Ratio: is an important indicator of disease states. Low ratio suggests

ulcerative colitis, burns, kidney disease, cirrhosis, multiple myeloma.

A/G ratio less than 1.0 is one of the four OMINOUS signs

Optimal Adult Range:1.5

Alkaline Phosphatase: Alkaline phosphatase is an enzyme that is found in all

body tissue, but the most important sites are bone, liver, bile ducts and the

gut. A high level of alkaline phosphatase in your blood may indicate bone,

liver or bile duct disease. Certain drugs may also cause high levels. Growing

children, because of bone growth, normally have a higher level than adults

do. Low levels indicate low functioning adrenal glands, protein deficiency,

malnutrition or more commonly, a deficiency in zinc.

Optimal Adult Range: 60-80

Transaminases (SGTP) & (SGOT): These are enzymes that are primarily found in

the liver. Drinking too much alcohol, certain drugs, liver disease and bile

duct disease can cause high levels in the blood. Hepatitis is another problem

that can raise these levels. Low levels of GGT may indicate a magnesium

deficiency. Low levels of SGPT and SGOT may indicate deficiency of vitamin

B6.

Optimal Adult Range: 18-26

Gamma-Glutamyl transerase (GGT): Believed to be involved in the transport of

amino acids into cells as well as glutathione metabolism. Found in the liver

and will rise with alcohol use, liver disease, or excess magnesium. Decreased

levels can be found in hypothyroidism and more commonly decreased magnesium

levels.

Optimal Adult Range: 1- 40

Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH): LDH is an enzyme found in all tissues in the

body. A high level in the blood can result from a number of different

diseases such as hepatitis, anemia etc. Also, slightly elevated levels in the

blood are common and usually do not indicate disease. The most common sources

of LDH are the heart, liver, muscles, and red blood cells.

Optimal Adult Range: 120-160

Total Protein: This is a measure of the total amount of protein in your

blood. A low or high total protein does not indicate a specific disease, but

it does indicate that some additional tests may be required to determine if

there is a problem.

Optimal Adult Range: 7.1-7.6

Iron: The body must have iron to make hemoglobin and to help transfer oxygen

to the muscle. If the body is low in iron, all body cells, particularly

muscles in adults and brain cells in children, do not function up to par. If

this test is low you should consider getting a Ferritin test, especially if

you are a female who still has menstrual cycles.

Optimal Adult Range: 85-130

Ferritin: This test is considered the " gold standard " in documenting iron

deficiency anemia. Low levels below 25 indicate a need for iron. High levels

may an inflammatory disorder, infections, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic

kidney disease

Triglycerides: These are fats used as fuel by the body, and as an energy

source for metabolism. Increased levels are almost always a sign of too much

carbohydrate intake and hyperlipidism. Decreased levels are seen in

hyperthyroidism, malnutrition and malabsorption.

Optimal Adult Range: 70-115

Cholesterol: Group of fats vital to cell membranes, nerve fibers and bile

salts, and a necessary precursor for the sex hormones. High levels indicate

diet high in carbohydrates/sugars. Low levels indicate low fat diet,

malabsorption, anemia, liver disorders, carbohydrate sensitivity.

Cholesterol values below 140 is considered one of the four OMINOUS signs

Optimal Adult Range: 150-180

LDL: LDL is the cholesterol rich remnants of the lipid transport vehicle VLDL

(very-low density lipoproteins) there have been many studies to correlate the

association between high levels of LDL and arterial arteriosclerosis. Due to

the expense of direct measurement of LDL a calculation, known as the

Friedewald formula is used. It is Total Cholesterol - HDL Cholesterol -

Triglycerides/5. When triglyceride levels are greater than 400, this method

is not accurate.

Optimal Adult Reading: 81 mg/dl

HDL (High Density Lipoprotein):

HDL or High-density lipoprotein is the cholesterol carried by the alpha

lipoproteins. A high level of HDL is an indication of a healthy metabolic

system if there is no sign of liver disease or intoxication. the two

mechanisms that explain how HDL offers protection against chronic heart

disease are that HDL inhibits cellular uptake of LDL and serves as a carrier

that removes cholesterol from the peripheral tissues and transports it back

to the liver for catabolism.

Optimal Adult Reading: +85 mg/dl

CO2: The CO2 level is related to the respiratory exchange of carbon dioxide

in the lungs and is part of the bodies buffering system. Generally, when used

with the other electrolytes, carbon dioxide levels indicate pH or

acid/alkaline balance in the tissues. This is one of the most important tests

that we measure. Most people have too much acid in their body. If you garden

you will know that it is very difficult to grow plants in soil where the pH

is incorrect. Our blood is similar to soil in many respects and it will be

difficult to be healthy if our body's pH is not well balanced.

Optimal Adult Range: 26-29

WBC: White blood count measures the total number of white blood cells in a

given volume of blood. Since WBCs kill bacteria, this count is a measure of

the body's response to infection.

Optimal Adult Range: 5.0-7.5

Neutrophils: elevated in acute infection

Optimal Adult Range: 55-65%

Monocytes: elevated in bacterial infections, protozoal infections

Optimal Adult Range: 3-7%

Lymphocytes: elevated in acute and chronic infections. Decreased in viral

infection and immune deficiency

Optimal Adult Range: 25-40%

Eosinophils: Elevated in allergic conditions, skin diseases, parasitic

diseases

Optimal Adult Range: 0-2%

Basophils: Elevated in Infections

Optimal Adult Range: 0%

RBC (Red Blood Cells): made in the spleen. Reveals the oxygen carrying

ability of the blood.

Optimal Adult Range: 4.5-5.5

Hemoglobin: Hemoglobin provides the main transport of oxygen and carbon in

the blood. It is composed of " globin " , a group of amino acids that form a

protein and " heme " , which contains iron. It is an important determinant of

anemia (decreased hemoglobin) or poor diet/nutrition or malabsorption.

Optimal Male Adult Range: 14-18

Optimal Female Adult Range: 12-16

Hematocrit: Hematocrit is the measurement of the percentage of red blood

cells in whole blood. It is an important determinant of anemia (decreased),

dehydration (elevated) or possible over hydration (decreased).

Optimal Adult Range: 40-50%

Platelets:

Optimal Adult Range: 200,000-300,000

T3 (Tri-Iodothyronine): Increased in hyperthyroidism. Decrease in

hypothyroidism

Optimal Adult Range: 26-30

T4 (Tetra-Iodothyronine): Increased in hyperthyroidism. Decrease in

hypothyroidism

Optimal Adult Range: 7-8.5

T7 (FTI-Free Thyroxine Index)

Optimal Adult Range: 1.9-2.5

TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone): is used to confirm or rule out suspected

hypothyroidism when T3, T4, T7 are essentially normal and clinical signs

suggest hypothyroidism

Optimal Adult Range: 4.0-8.0

ESR (Ertythrocyte Sedimentation Rate): documents if organic disease is truly

present in patients with vague symptoms. Monitors the course of chronic

inflammatory conditions. Elevated in patients with breakdown of tissue

CRP (C-Reactive Protein): Positive in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis,

Acute bacterial infection, viral hepatitis

ANA (Antinuclear Antibody): useful in diagnosing collagen-vascular diseases

such as: Lupus, Sjogren's Syndrome, Scleroderma, RA, Myasthenia Gravis,

Polyarthritis

RF (Rheumatoid Factor): 80% of Rheumatoid Arthritics are positive.

Six Hour Glucose Tolerance Test: This test is useful in identifying patients

with reactive hypoglycemia and diabetes mellitus

The above blood chemistry makes up the majority of the initial evaluation for

blood tests. Any additional tests

may be ordered following the results of this initial comprehensive blood

chemistry.

Note: This information is provided for educational purposes. Any medical

procedures, dietary changes, or nutritional supplements discussed herein

should only be undertaken on the advice of a qualified heath care provider.

[Guest guest]

would anyone be able to tell me if these levels are okay.....

thanks

marion

 

GLUCOSE LEVEL 6.0

FASTING LEVEL GLUCOSE 5.5 - 6.0

MMOL-L 6.0

zone uncerntainty

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CHOLESTEROL 7.5

triglyceride

1.3

HDL CHOLESTEROL 2.1

CHOLESTEROL - HDL/C RATIO 3.6

VLDL CHOLESTEROL 0.6

LDL CHOLESTEROL 4.8

 

I would really appreciate and understanding of what these levels

mean.

[Guest guest]

---Marion,

 

Good (HDL) Cholesterol is absolutely essential for bodily functions.

 

When you have your blood tested, you will typically get three

readings expressed in milligrams per deciliter.

 

!. one test for total or serum cholesterol.

2. one test for HDL cholesterol

3. one test for triglycerides

 

" Serum cholesterol " below 200 is considered safe and normal.

Your triglyceride level should be below 200.

 

LDL (the dangerous cholesterol) should be below 130.

 

Ratio of total cholesterol to HDL (good) cholesterol :

 

For men, 4.2 to 7.3 is average.

For women, 3.9 to 5.7 is average.

 

In general, any ratio reading below 4 (which means you have more HDL

relative to your total cholesterol is good.

 

Cheers,

 

JoAnn Guest

mrsjoguest

Friendsforhealthnaturally

http://www.geocities.com/mrsjoguest/GoodCholesterol.html

 

 

In Gettingwell , " gran022001 <mazzared@b...> "

<mazzared@b...> wrote:

> would anyone be able to tell me if these levels are okay.....

> thanks

> marion

>

> GLUCOSE LEVEL 6.0

> FASTING LEVEL GLUCOSE 5.5 - 6.0

> MMOL-

L

6.0

> zone uncerntainty

> --

----

> CHOLESTEROL

7.5

>

triglyceride

1.3

> HDL CHOLESTEROL 2.1

> CHOLESTEROL - HDL/C RATIO 3.6

> VLDL CHOLESTEROL 0.6

> LDL CHOLESTEROL 4.8

>

> I would really appreciate and understanding of what these levels

> mean.