Discover articles on blood values, health and prevention. Clear, well-sourced explanations that help you understand your blood test and your results better.
A raised CRP says there is inflammation, not where. Read the normal values, the difference with hs-CRP, and how fast CRP falls again after an infection.
A clear table of normal ranges for the most-measured blood values, plus how to read a value just outside range. Always compare with the range on your own result.
Tablets or injections for a B12 deficiency? The answer depends on the cause. Learn which approach fits when and how long...
How much vitamin D do you need per day and can you take too much? Read the Health Council advice per group, which form i...
A vitamin B12 deficiency can cause fatigue and nerve problems. Read the symptoms, who is at risk, the reference values a...
How dangerous is a vitamin D deficiency? Read the effects on your bones, muscles and mood, why the Netherlands is at ext...
Vitamin D deficiency is common in the Netherlands. Read the symptoms, the reference values in nmol/L, who is at risk and...
Fatigue, hair loss or tingling can point to a vitamin deficiency. Read which symptoms fit which vitamin, which deficienc...
A liver function test measures several liver values at once. See which are included, when testing makes sense, and how t...
Detox teas and liver cleanses promise a lot. What do they really do, and what actually improves your liver values? An ho...
A high alkaline phosphatase can come from your liver or your bones. See how gamma-GT reveals the source and which causes...
High bilirubin sounds scary, but the most common cause is entirely harmless. Read what the value means and when it does...
Alcohol mainly raises your gamma-GT. See which liver value reacts first, how much is too much, and how fast your values...
A high gamma-GT often points to alcohol, bile ducts or metabolism. See the causes, the link with your heart, and what yo...