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CRP / Lymphocyte Ratio
Specialistalso —
What it isA ratio capturing the relationship between systemic inflammation (CRP) and adaptive immune competence (lymphocytes).
DoesHighlights cases where chronic inflammation is exhausting adaptive immunity.
GoodA low ratio signals balanced immune-inflammatory tone.
BadA high ratio predicts cancer prognosis and worse outcomes in sepsis.
- Standard
- Lab-specific.
- Optimal
- No widely-accepted optimal
- Modifiers
- Driven by both components.
How to optimize
- Lifestyle
- Sleep, stress, resistance training; quit smoking.
- Diet
- Mediterranean pattern.
- Supplements
- Omega-3 EPA+DHA (2–4g/day), vitamin D3, zinc.
- Peptides
- Thymosin alpha-1.
- Drugs
- Treat underlying cause.
Thymosin Alpha-1Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)Vitamin D3Zinc
Reference ranges are general adult lab norms; optimal ranges are editorial picks from the longevity literature — not medical advice. Always interpret results with your physician.
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