Category Archives: Medical articles

Vitamin D total

The role of vitamin D (total) in the body Vitamin D (calciferol) is a fat- [...]

Cystatin C

The role of cystatin C in the body Cystatin C is a low-molecular-weight protein that: [...]

Fibrinogen

The role of fibrinogen in the body Fibrinogen (clotting factor I) is a plasma proteinsynthesized [...]

Nutrition, Minimalism of taste as a philosophy.

Contemplation and respect for nature: Food as a form of meditation. It is necessary not [...]

Homocysteine

The role of homocysteine in the body Homocysteine is a sulfur-containing aminoacid, an intermediate product [...]

Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin)

The role of vitamin B₁₂ (cyanocobalamin) in the body Vitamin B₁₂ is a vital substance [...]

Red blood cells (RBCs)

The role of red blood cells (RBCs) in the body Red blood cells (RBCs )are [...]

Activated partial thromboplastin time

Activated Partial thromboplastin time (APTT) – role in the body APTT is a key indicator [...]

Analyzes

General blood test with leukocyte formula and ESR Hemoglobin (Hb)Red blood cells (RBC)MCV – average [...]

MCV – average red blood cell volume

MCV (Mean Corpuscular Volume) – the average red blood cell volume MCV is a measure [...]

Immunoglobulin M (IgM)

Immunoglobulin M (IgM): role, symptoms of deficiency and excess, blood standards 1. The role of [...]

μ- (mu) and δ – (delta) receptors

mk- (mu) and δ – (delta) receptors are the two main types of opioid receptors [...]

Immunoglobulin G (IgG)

Immunoglobulin G (IgG): role, symptoms of deficiency and excess, blood levels 1. The role of [...]

Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)

Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) in a blood chemistry test ALT is an enzyme found primarily in [...]

T3 free

The role of free T3 (triiodothyronine) in the body T3 free (FT3) is the active [...]

Fecal microbiota (16S rRNA or shotgun-metagenomics)

Fecal microbiota analysis (16S rRNA or shotgun-metagenomics) Why is it needed? This test evaluates the [...]

Transferrin Iron Saturation Ratio (HTF)

Transferrin Saturation (TSAT) TSAT (or transferrin saturation %) is a parameter that reflects the proportion [...]

Total and free carnitine

The role of carnitine in the body Carnitine , an amino acid-like compound critical for [...]

Thrombin time

Thrombin time (TV) Thrombin time is an indicator that reflects the rate of conversion of [...]

Zinc

The role of zinc in the body Zinc is essential for: Zinc deficiency Reasons: Symptoms: [...]