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Vital Health Protocols Pathological Ranges Vs Functional Ranges (US)

Test Pathological Range Optimal Range* If it is High…. If it is Low…

Total Cholesterol 130-200 160-180

Thyroid problem, poor lifestyle, genetic Type 2 Diabetes, gallbladder dysfunction, liver/alcohol/pancreatic dysfunction, Insulin resistance, Metabolic syndrome

Young Age, Autoimmunity, free radicals, excessive production of thyroid hormone, abnormal RBC production, liver dysfunction, Genetic APOE 2

LDL-C 60-130 50 Female >60Genetics, increased lipid levels in the blood, long term exercise (Over 85 maybe a risk not a benefit)

Metabolic Syndrome, Increased risk of CVD or Stroke, Diabetes, Diet high is Carbs and refined processed foods, Hypothyroidism, Lack of physical exercise, Medications - thiazide diuretics, blood pressure medications, and beta blockers, Obesity

Triglycerides 30-150 25 3-25

Increased production of urea, reduced renal perfusion, renal disease, Elevated in Dehydration (>14) excessive dietary protein (>16), adrenal stress, dysbiosis and edema in addition to renal disease

Decreased(

Calcium 8.4-10.2 9.5-10.0

Hyperparathyroidism, Leukemia, Cancer (Lung, breast, thyroid, kidney, liver and pancreas, Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Metastatic cancer), Malabsorption, Osteomalacia (advanced), Alcoholism, Acute pancreatitis, Paget’s disease, Hyperthyroidism, Excessive Vitamin D, Adrenal Fatigue

Hyperparathyroidism, Diarrhea, Magnesium deficiency, Protein malnutrition (vegetarianism), Acute pancreatitis, Vit D deficiency, Pregnancy, Osteoporosis, Hypochlorhydria

Phosphorus 2.5-4.5 3.0-4.0Kidney failure, Hypoparathyroidism, Dietary excess (soda or supplements)

hyperparathyroidism, Overuse of diuretics, Malnutrition, Alcoholism, Hypothyroidism, Decreased blood potassium (hypokalemia), Chronic antacid use 

CO2 22-32 25-30 Alkalosis, excessive secretion of aldosterone, lung & alveolar dysfunction, vomitingAcidosis, asprin use, renal dysfunction, use of diuretics, starvation, diarrhea

Albumin 3.5-5.5 4-4-05 Dehydration, Immune Boosting Liver dysfunction, Vit. C need, free radicals

Globulin 1.8-3.8 2.8-3.5Infection, Neoplasm (early malignancy or multiple myeloma), Parasitic infections, Hepatitis, HCL deficiency

Liver dysfunction, infection, HCL Need, Severe hemorrhage, severe decrease in RBC levels, anemia

A/G Ratio 1.0-2.4 1.2 - 1.5 No significance

HIV, kidney and or liver dysfunction, viral infections, inflammation of the peritoneum, intestinal obstruction, CHF. A low (reversed, or inverted) A/G ratio less than 1.0, is one of the 4 ominous signs. These people may have a serious, developing, or currently manifesting pathological process.

Total Bilirubin 0.1-1.3 0.5-.7

Oxidative stress, Thymus dysfunction – delayed healing, Gallstone – biliary tract obstruction, Liver dysfunction, RBC hemolysis, Gilbert’s Syndrome, Biliary Stasis – Pain between shoulder blades, upset stomach with greasy foods, nausea, headache over eyes, bitter taste in mouth

No Clinic Significance but could be possible secondary aplastic anemia

LDH 140 - 280 120 - 160

Tissue damage, Hemolytic anemia, Pernicious anemia (megaloblastic anemia), infections such as infectious mononucleosis (mono) or possibly COVID, meningitis, encephalitis, HIV, Sepsis, Intestinal, myocardial (heart) and lung (pulmonary) infarction, Acute kidney disease, Acute muscle injury, Pancreatitis, Bone fractures, Testicular cancer, lymphoma or other cancers

 Ingested large amounts of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) or Hypoglycemia.

Uric Acid Male 3.2-8.6 Female 2.4-6.0Male 3.4-7.0 Female 2.4-6.0

Gout, Possible heavy metal burden, RA, liver dysfunction, renal dysfunction (such as acute or chronic nephritis, urinary obstruction, metallic poisoning of the kidney), cancer, pernicious anemia, hyperparathyroidism, polycythemia, diabetes, CHF, hypertension. Possible use of prescription or recreational drugs including adrenocortical steroids, busulfan nitrogen mustard, purine analogue antimetaboilites, pyhrazinamide, quinethazone, thiazides, vencristine sufate.

If low along with elevated MCV, MCH, MCCHC, and RDW, suspect B12 and/or folate deficiency, possible alcoholism

Iron 30 – 180 85 – 120

Hemochromatosis, iron therapy, Liver dysfunction (hepatitis), Iron conversion anemias, Water supply? Cooking utensils? May result from deficiency in RBC production and/or RBC destruction In presence of decreased Hct, possible intrinsic factor deficiency

If the serum iron is below 40 - 50, must rule-out pathological bleeding. (Hemocult test?), Chronic infections, Hypo-chromic anemias, pregnancy

WBC 3.5-10.5 5.0-7.5

Acute bacterial infection, Acute viral infectionStress Diet‐ High in refined carbohydrates, inflammation, leukemia, myeloproliferative neoplasms and allergic responses.

Chronic viral infections, Chronic bacterial infections Pancreatic insufficiency/Leukocytic auto‐digestion, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Decreased production from bone marrow A low white blood cell count may result from bone marrow disorders, lymphoma and HIV.

RBC Male 4.3-5.7 Female 3.8-5.1 Male 4.2-5.7. Female 3.8-5.10

Dehydration, pulmonary disease, congenital heart disease, smoking, and polycythemia vera, increased risk of blood clotting.

Anemias, (most common blood disorder in the US) hemoglobinopathy, iron, vitamin B12 or folate deficiencies, bone marrow damage or disorders, chronic inflammatory diseases and kidney failure, NSAID abuse

Hemoglobin Male 13.5-17.5 Female 11.7-15.5Male 13.5-17.5 Female 11.7-15.5

Cardiac dysfunction, excessive RBC, immune suppression, lung dysfunction, hemoglobin production abnormality, bleeding, hemolysis, liver dysfunction, kidney dysfunction

Decreased levels of RBC, RBC abnormality, hemoglobin production abnormality, bleeding, hemolysis, liver dysfunction, kidney dysfunction, bone marrow dysfunction

Hematocrit Male 36-50% Female 35-45%Male 39-50% Female 35-45%

Hypoxia, polycythemia vera, dehydration and smoking.

Dehydration, pulmonary disease, congenital heart disease, smoking, and polycythemia vera, increased risk of blood clotting.

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MCV 80-100 80-100Anemia caused by vitamin B12 or folate deficiency, myelodysplasia, liver disease and hypothyroidism. Iron deficiency anemia or thalassemia.

MCH 27-33 27-33Anemia caused by vitamin B12 or folate deficiency, myelodysplasia, liver disease and hypothyroidism.

Iron deficiency anemia or thalassemia.

MCHC 32-36 32-36 Autoimmune hemolytic anemia, in burn patients, and hereditary spherocytosis.May be low when MCV is low; iron deficiency anemia and thalassemia

Platelets 150-450 150-400Cancer, anemia, chronic inflammatory diseases, oral contraceptives, myeloproliferative disorders. Bone marrow disorders

RDW 11-15 11-15

Mixed population of small and large RBC which can signify iron deficiency anemia or pernicious anemia.Closely associated with the risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in patients with previous myocardial infarction.

Uniformity in size of RBCs.

Neutrophils 40-74% 40-60% Bacteria infection

Lymphs 14-46% 24-44% Virus

Monocytes 4-13% 0-7% Infections, heavy metals, Benign Prostatic HypertrophyEosinophils 0-7% 0-3% Allergies, parasites

Basophils 0-3% 0-1%Hypothyroidism, Autoimmune inflammation, Myeloproliferative conditions

Allergic Reaction, Hyperthyroidism, Infection

*The ranges and information contained within this sheet are for informational and education purposes only. Please see a licensed healthcare practitioner before making any changes to your current lifestyle. The ranges contained within this sheet are nutritional ranges, they are not

designed to diagnoses, treat, or cure any disease. Acceptance of these ranges varies among practitioners.

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Test Pathological Range Optimal Range* Date:

Total Cholesterol 130-200 160-180 H L H LLDL-C 60-130 50 Female >60 H L H LTriglycerides 30-150

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