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Your Blood Never Lies YOUR BLOOD NEVER LIES HOW TO READ A BLOOD TEST FOR A LONGER, HEALTHIER LIFE BY JAMES B. LAVALLE, RPH, CCN Contents Essential Daily Nutrients 6 Sample Blood Test 8 Reference Ranges for Triglycerides 13 Drugs for High Triglycerides 13 Supplements for High Triglycerides 14 Reference Ranges for Total Cholesterol 15 Drugs for High Total Cholesterol 16 Supplements for High Cholesterol 16 Reference Ranges for LDL Cholesterol 18 Supplements for High Oxidized LDL 18 Supplements for High LDL Cholesterol 21 Reference Ranges for HDL Cholesterol 22 Drugs for Low HDL Cholesterol 23 Supplements for Low HDL Cholesterol 24 Reference Ranges for Blood Glucose 25 Reference Ranges for Insulin 26 Drugs for Diabetes (High Blood Glucose) 27 Nutritional Deficiencies Caused by Blood-Sugar 28 Lowering Medications Supplements for High Blood Glucose 29 Drugs for Low Blood Glucose 31 Supplements for Low Blood Glucose 32 Reference Ranges for Calcium 33 Drugs for High Calcium 33 Supplements for Conditions Related to High Calcium 34 Supplements for Low Calcium 35 Reference Ranges for Potassium 36 Drugs for High Potassium Levels 36 Reference Ranges for Sodium 37 Drugs for High Sodium 37 Drugs for Low Sodium 38 Reference Ranges for Chloride 38 Supplements for High Chloride 38 Reference Ranges for Carbon Dioxide 39 Supplements for High Carbon Dioxide 40 Supplements for Low Carbon Dioxide 42 Supplements for High BUN Levels 43 Supplements for Low BUN Levels 44 Reference Ranges for Creatinine 45 Supplements for High Creatinine 45 Supplements for Low Creatinine 46 Supplements for Abnormal BUN/Creatinine Ratios 47 Reference Ranges for Glomerular Filtration Rate 48 (GFR) Supplements for Low GFR 49 Reference Ranges for Total Protein 52 Reference Ranges for Albumin 52 Supplements for High Albumin 53 Supplements for Low Albumin 54 Reference Ranges for Globulin 55 Supplements for High Globulin Associated with 55 Autoimmune Disease or Chronic Inflammation Supplements as an Alternative to Antibiotics 56 Supplements for High Globulin Associated with 56 Peptic Ulcer Supplements for Low Globulin 57 Reference Ranges for Albumin/Globulin 60 Reference Ranges for Bilirubin 60 Drugs for High Bilirubin 60 Supplements for High Bilirubin 61 Reference Ranges for Alanine Aminotransferase 62 (ALT) Supplements for High ALT 62 Reference Ranges for Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) 64 Supplements for High ALP 65 Supplements for Low ALP 66 Reference Ranges for Aspartate Aminotransferase 66 (AST) Supplements for High AST 67 Reference Ranges for Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase 69 (GGT) Supplements for High GGT 70 Supplements for Low GGT 72 Reference Ranges for Red Blood Cell Counts 72 Supplements for Low RBC Counts 73 Foods Containing Key Nutrients for RBC Production 75 Reference Ranges for Hemoglobin Counts 76 Supplements for Low Hemoglobin 76 Reference Ranges for Hematocrit 78 Supplements for Low Hematocrit 78 Reference Ranges for Mean Corpuscular Volume 79 (MCV) Supplements for High MCV 79 Supplements for Low MCV 80 Reference Ranges for Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin 80 (MCH) Supplements for High MCH 81 Supplements for Low MCH 81 Reference Ranges for Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin 82 Concentration (MCHC) Supplements for High MCHC 82 Supplements for Low MCHC 83 Reference Ranges for Platelet Counts 83 Supplement for High Platelet Counts 84 Supplements for Low Platelet Counts 85 Reference Ranges for White Blood Cell Counts 86 Supplements for High White Blood Cell Counts 86 Supplements for Low White Blood Cell Counts 88 Reference Ranges for DHEA 89 Supplements for Low DHEA 90 Reference Ranges for Cortisol 91 Supplements for High Cortisol 92 Supplements for Low Cortisol 93 Reference Ranges for Estrogen 94 Supplements for High Estrogen 94 Supplements for Low Estrogen 95 Reference Ranges for Thyroid Hormones 95 Drugs for High Thyroid Hormones 96 Supplements for High Thyroid Hormones 96 Drugs for Low Thyroid Hormones 97 Supplements for Low Thyroid Hormones 97 Reference Ranges for Progesterone 99 Supplements for High Progesterone 99 Supplements for Low Progesterone 100 Reference Ranges for Total Testosterone 101 Reference Ranges for Free Testosterone 101 Drugs for High Testosterone 102 Supplements for Low Testosterone 102 Reference Ranges for Prostate-Specific Antigen 103 Supplements for High PSA 103 Reference Ranges for Homocysteine 104 Supplements for High Homocysteine 104 Food Sources of B Vitamins 106 Reference Ranges for C-Reactive Protein (CRP) 107 Drugs for High CRP 107 Supplements for High CRP 109 Reference Ranges for Total Vitamin D 111 Supplements for Low Vitamin D 111 Reference Ranges for Serum Magnesium 112 Supplements for Low Magnesium 113 Testing Laboratories 114 A Guide to Reference Ranges 116 Tracking Your Blood Test Results 121 ESSENTIAL DAILY NUTRIENTS Recommended Recommended Recommended Daily Dosage Daily Dosage Daily Dosage for Adult Women for Adult Women Nutrient for Adult Men (Menstruating) (Menopausal) Boron 1 to 3 mg 1 to 3 mg 1 to 3 mg Calcium 800 to 1,200 mg 1,200 to 1,500 mg 1,200 to 1,500 mg Chromium 600 to 1,500 mcg 600 to 1,500 mcg 600 to 1,500 mcg Coenzyme Q10 50 to 300 mg 50 to 300 mg 50 to 300 mg (CoQ10) Copper 1 to 2 mg 1 to 2 mg 1 to 2 mg Iron 15 to 30 mg (menstruation increases the body’s need for iron) Magnesium 400 to 1,000 mg 400 to 800 mg 400 to 800 mg Manganese 3 to 6 mg 3 to 6 mg 3 to 6 mg Molybdenum 100 to 150 mcg 100 to 150 mcg 100 to 150 mcg Selenium 100 to 200 mcg 100 to 200 mcg 100 to 200 mcg Vanadium 100 to 500 mcg 100 to 500 mcg 100 to 500 mcg Vitamin A 2,500 to 5,000 IU 2,500 IU 2,500 to 5,000 IU Natural mixed 5,000 to 10,000 IU 5,000 to 10,000 IU 5,000 to 10,000 IU carotenoids (form of vitamin A) Vitamin B1 10 to 50 mg 10 to 50 mg 10 to 50 mg (thiamine HCl) Vitamin B2 10 to 25 mg 10 to 25 mg 10 to 25 mg (riboflavin-5’ - phosphate, riboflavin HCl) Vitamin B3 25 to 50 mg 25 to 50 mg 25 to 50 mg (niacin or niacinimide) Vitamin B5 100 to 500 mg 100 to 500 mg 100 to 500 mg (pantothenic acid) 6 Recommended Recommended Recommended Daily Dosage Daily Dosage Daily Dosage for Adult Women for Adult Women Nutrient for Adult Men (Menstruating) (Menopausal) Vitamin B6 5 to 25 mg 5 to 25 mg 25 to 50 mg (pyridoxine-5-’ phosphate, pyridoxine HCl) Vitamin B9 200 to 1,000 mcg; 800 to 1,000 mcg 200 to 800 mcg (folic acid, folinic acid, methyltetrahydrofolate) Vitamin B12 100 to 1,000 mcg ; 100 to 1,000 mcg 100 to 1,000 mcg (methylcobalamin, adenosylcobalamin) Vitamin C 500 to 1,000 mg 500 to 1,000 mg 500 to 1,000 mg (ascorbate) Vitamin D3 2,000 to 5,000 IU 2,000 to 5,000 IU 2,000 to 5,000 IU Vitamin E (mixed 200 to 400 IU 200 to 400 IU 200 to 400 IU tocopherols) Vitamin K1 75 to 100 mcg 75 to 100 mg 75 to 100 mcg Vitamin K2 90 mcg 90 mcg 90 mcg Zinc 15 to 50 mg 15 to 30 mg 15 to 30 mg 7 SAMPLE BLOOD TEST Following is a sample lab report for a blood test, which has been set up to reflect the format used by most testing laboratories. The labs listed each begin with a boldface number that corresponds to their chapter number in the book. (For instance, “Triglycerides” are explained in Chapter 1.) On an actual blood test, results are printed in the “Results” column, and if the num-ber is abnormal, the word “High” or “Low” appears in the column labeled “Flag.” The standard unit of measurement for each lab value is noted in the “Units” column. The reference ranges provided in the last column are the same ranges used in this book, but keep in mind that not all labs use the same val-ues. Compare your blood test to the sample to ensure that you read it correct-ly, and consult your physician if you have questions or concerns. Finally, keep in mind that under “Reference Interval,” you will sometimes find the follow-ing symbols used: < means “less than”; > means “greater than.” Specimen #: Patient ID Number Patient Phone Number Patient SSN Patient Name Patient Address Sex Date of Birth Tests Requested: Lipid Panel; Basic Metabolic Panel; Hepatic Function Panel; Complete Blood Count (CBC); Hormones; Homocysteine, C-reactive protein (CRP), Vitamin D, Magnesium 8 Test Result Flag Units Reference Interval Lipid Panel 1. Triglycerides mg/dL < 150 2. Total Cholesterol mg/dL < 200 3. LDL Cholesterol mg/dL < 100 4. HDL Cholesterol mg/dL Men: 40–50 Women: 50–60 Basic Metabolic Panel 5. Glucose mg/dL 65–99 6. Calcium mg/dL 8.6–10.2 7. Potassium mEq/L 3.5–5.4 8. Sodium mmol/L 134–143 9. Chloride mmol/L 97–108 10. Carbon Dioxide mmol/L 21–33 11. Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) mg/dL 6–20 12. Creatinine mg/dL 0.5–1.1 13. BUN/Creatinine Ratio 10:1–20:1 14. Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) mL/min 90–120 Hepatic Function Panel 15. Total Protein g/dL 6.5–8.0 16. Albumin g/dL 3.7–5.0 17. Globulin g/dL 2.0–3.5 18. Albumin/Globulin (A/G) Ratio 1.1–2.4 19. Bilirubin mg/dL Total: 0.2–1.4 Direct: 0.0–0.4 20. Alanine Amino- IU/L 0–40 transferase (ALT) 21. Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) IU/L 25–150 22. Aspartate Amino- IU/L 5–40 transferase (AST) 23.
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