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 broad view across 36 biomarkers, from cholesterol to hormones and vitamins. Proactive, without a referral, reviewed by...
Iron deficiency and anaemia are often confused, but they are not the same. Learn which symptoms may point to low iron an...
What you eat shows up partly in your blood. Learn how sugar, fats, salt and protein can shift your blood values, over wh...
Often tired after eating? Learn how swings in your blood sugar relate to energy dips, when sugar is the cause, and which...
Which blood values say something about oestrogen and menopause? Learn what oestradiol and FSH mean and when testing is o...
In the Netherlands you can get a blood test at many providers without a referral. We compare 9 of them on price, sample...
Tick three of the five boxes and your doctor suddenly uses the term metabolic syndrome. Read which five factors count, w...
Prediabetes is an in-between stage where your blood sugar is raised, but not yet diabetes. Learn the signals, the blood...
What is a normal testosterone level in men, and when is it too low? Learn which values to measure and how to get a relia...
Your glucose is fine, yet your cells already respond less well to insulin. Read which signals can fit, which blood value...
Fasting glucose is your blood sugar after at least 8 hours without food. Learn the normal values, what a high value can...
HbA1c shows your average blood sugar over two to three months. Learn what the value means, what a good value is, and whe...