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.
Measuring recovery after exercise in blood? Learn what CK (muscle damage), hs-CRP (inflammation) and cortisol (load) can...
Diet plays a role in your iron, but absorption matters just as much. Learn which choices affect absorption and which blo...
ESR, the sedimentation rate, shows whether inflammation is at play. Learn what it measures, why it reacts slowly and how...
The eGFR estimates how fast your kidneys filter. Learn what the value means, how it is calculated from creatinine and wh...
What do hs-CRP and CRP say about inflammation, and what part does food such as omega-3 and vegetables play? Learn why on...
An abnormal blood value is a signal, not a diagnosis. Learn what a value outside the range can mean and which next step...
Too much iron exists too. Learn what a high ferritin can mean, what haemochromatosis is and which blood values like satu...
A high creatinine can point to reduced kidney function, but not always. Learn the possible causes, from dehydration to m...
CRP and ESR show whether inflammation is at play in your body. Learn what these markers measure, what a raised value can...
Which blood values give context for sport, performance and recovery? Learn what markers like ferritin, CK and testostero...
What does intermittent fasting do to your blood values? Learn what fasting may do to glucose, HbA1c and your lipids, and...
You can get tested for STIs discreetly without a GP. Which STIs you can test for, when testing makes sense, and how to a...