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.
A high AST does not automatically mean a liver problem. See how the AST/ALT ratio and your context, such as exercise, de...
Tired and abnormal liver values in the same result? The link is less direct than you think. Read when your liver is the...
Fatty liver is often reversible in the early stage. Read what to eat, how much exercise helps and why liver supplements...
Fatty liver often gives no symptoms early on. See which vague signals fit, when to see your doctor, and how blood testin...
Fatty liver is the most common liver disease and stays symptom-free for long. Read the causes, the stages and why acting...
High liver values usually point to a fixable cause, not serious disease. Read what the numbers mean and when your doctor...
With progesterone, timing is everything. Learn what the hormone does in your cycle, when to measure it and how to get a...
A one-off cortisol test and the Synacthen test are often confused. Learn what the test measures, how it works and why it...
How do TSH, free T3 and free T4 work together? Learn to recognise thyroid problems from your blood values and discover w...
ALAT, ASAT, gamma-GT and alkaline phosphatase: four enzymes, four stories. Read how to read the pattern and what your va...
Persistent fatigue often has a measurable cause. Discover which 7 blood values reveal why you are so tired and what to d...
With persistent stomach complaints, a blood test can clarify surprisingly much. See per value what it detects and when a...