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Lymphocyte-to-Monocyte Ratio (LMR)
Specialistalso —
What it isThe ratio of lymphocytes to monocytes — adaptive immune competence against innate inflammatory drive.
DoesCaptures immune balance in a single number.
GoodA high ratio signals strong adaptive immunity relative to inflammatory activity and predicts better cancer outcomes.
BadA low ratio tracks chronic inflammation and worse prognosis in cancer, cardiovascular disease, and sepsis.
- Standard
- 3–6.
- Optimal
- 4.0–6.0 (higher is good)
- Modifiers
- Falls with chronic inflammation and infection.
How to optimize
- Lifestyle
- Sleep, stress management, resistance training.
- Diet
- Mediterranean pattern; adequate protein.
- Supplements
- Vitamin D3 (target 60–80 ng/mL), zinc, omega-3 EPA+DHA (2–4g/day).
- Peptides
- Thymosin alpha-1, thymalin.
- Drugs
- Treat underlying cause.
Thymosin Alpha-1Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)Vitamin D3ThymalinZinc
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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