I got my first blood test back after becoming healthy (i.e., starting to pay serious attention to my health and longevity) about 8 months ago. All my results are in the normal range, except the white blood count (WBC) and proteins. The high proteins are likely just dehydration, but I don't understand why the WBC is low. I am 31, male, 140 lbs, 5' 9". I feel fine, don't think I have had even a cold in a few months. I don't know much about blood tests so I could use any help you can offer. Thanks!
WBC 4.2 (normal range is 4.5-10.8)
RBC 5.32
HGB 16.1
HCT 46.3
MCV 87.1
MCH 30.3
MCHC 34.8
RDW 13
MPV 6.7
Platelet 290
Lymphocytes 37.8 (range 20-40)
Absolute Lymphocytes: 1.6
Neutrophils 55.6 (range 36-66)
Absolute neutrophils .8
Monocytes 4.8 (range 1-12)
Absolute monocytes .2
Eosinophils 1.1
Basophils .8
Protein, total 8.4 (range 6.3-8.2)
Albumin 5.4 (range 3.5-5)
Chloresterol 161
Trigs 62
HDL 52
LDL 97
B-12 732
Folate 19.31
D 25-OH 45
I already supplement with 2500IU D3. 2500 IU A (from all sources, excluding dietary carotenes). 2 grams of fish oil (comprised of high EPA oil and cod liver oil). Magnesium citrate, 400mg. Zinc (12mg). Selenium 75mcg. Potassium iodide (half a pill twice a week). B-12 and folic acid twice a week. Curcumin one a day. Pine bark occasionally. Green tea, few cups a day. Probiotics, when I feel I need it. Vitamin E, 100 IU every once in a while. Vitamin K2, 100 mcg of mk-4 and/or mk-7 most days.
I also take 40 mg of nexium and a baby aspirin (81mg) every day. I have Barrett's esophagus, so chemoprevention is a top priority for me. There's lots of good data on aspirin and BE and the balance of data supprts acid suppression IMO.
Thanks again!
Edited by Jay, 02 August 2009 - 01:27 AM.