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: For example, in some autoimmune conditions, white blood cells can be lower. If you are worried about a low WBC count, work with your doctor to determine and address the underlying causes and develop an appropriate treatment plan. A low white blood cell count can be caused by the following ( not an exhaustive list ):
Infections, including viral infections (especially HIV/AIDS)
Chronic inflammation, which can use up white blood cells faster than they are produced
Certain disorders present at birth that involve diminished bone marrow function
Cancer or other diseases that damage bone marrow, such as leukemia; also, chemotherapy or radiation therapy
Drugs, such as antibiotics, which destroy white blood cells
Autoimmune disorders such as sarcoidosis, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis
Nutrient deficiencies
The causes listed here are commonly associated with this symptom, but low WBCs are not enough to identify the underlying condition responsible. Work with your doctor or other health care professional for an accurate diagnosis. 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.