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Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratio (PLR)
Advanced wellnessalso —
What it isA ratio of platelet count to lymphocyte count that captures the intersection of clotting tendency and immune balance.
DoesCombines two readily-available numbers into a stronger predictor than either alone.
GoodA low PLR signals balanced thrombotic and immune biology.
BadElevated PLR predicts cardiovascular events, cancer outcomes, and mortality.
- Standard
- <200.
- Optimal
- 70–130 (lower is good)
- Modifiers
- Rises with chronic inflammation and infection.
How to optimize
- Lifestyle
- Sleep, stress management, resistance training, quit smoking.
- Diet
- Mediterranean pattern; cut ultra-processed food.
- Supplements
- Omega-3 EPA+DHA (2–4g/day), curcumin (500mg 2×/day).
- Peptides
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- Drugs
- Treat underlying cause.
Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)Curcumin (Turmeric)
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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