Title: Dangers of High & Low White Blood Cells + Underlying Factors - SelfDecode Labs
Headings: Dangers of High & Low White Blood Cells + Underlying Factors
Dangers of High & Low White Blood Cells + Underlying Factors
What Are White Blood Cells?
Why Are Low Levels of White Blood Cells Bad?
Why Are High Levels of White Blood Cells Bad?
1) Mortality
2) Heart Disease
3) Cancer
4) Diabetes
5) Dialysis
Factors that Increase White Blood Cell Levels
Lifestyle Interventions
1) Consult Your Doctor
2) Heavy Resistance Exercise
Nutritional Factors
3) Healthy Diet
4) Folate
5) Shark Liver Oil
Substances and Pathways That Increase WBC Levels
1) Cortisol/Glucocorticoids
2) Leptin
3) Adrenaline and Noradrenaline
4) MSH
5) Thyroid Hormones
6) IGF-1
7) Growth Hormone
8) Prolactin
9) Insulin
Factors that Decrease White Blood Cell Levels
Lifestyle Choices
1) Reduce Stress
2) Improve Sleep Quality
3) Stop Smoking
4) Reduce Simple Carbs
5) Reduce Calories
Substances and Pathways
1) Zinc
2) Selenium
Optimal Reference Range for White Blood Cells
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Content: Why Are High Levels of White Blood Cells Bad? Your doctor will interpret your WBC test results, taking into account your medical history and other tests results. A result that is slightly high may not be of medical significance, as this test often varies from day to day and from person to person. If you are worried about a high WBC count, work with your doctor to determine and address the underlying causes and develop an appropriate treatment plan. White blood cells are immune cells capable of causing oxidative stress and damage. Leukocytes participate in the inflammation process, are recruited at the site of endothelial injury, and form foam cells in the plaque [ 3 ]. Interleukins and tumor necrosis factor-α are released from activated leukocytes and can cause endothelial dysfunction [ 3 ]. White blood cells can build up in the arteries and cause hardening, contributing to plaques and potentially heart attacks. Besides hardening of the arteries, high levels of white blood cells can cause problems with circulation, blood thickening, and increased release of proinflammatory cytokines. The following is a list of links to conditions or diseases that are exacerbated by high levels of white blood cells: