Hi everyone-
My provider ran a panel of tests. Good news is my Vitamin D is on the rise. It is 42.5 ng/ml. It was 23 in December. Although not as helpful, my magnesium, RBC is 5.4, which is in the range of normal. This is after several months of topical magnesium, which I will continue.
My vitamin B12 was low 211. My C-reactive protein was high, 7.14 (normal range 0-3). She said that just says I am inflamed. I don't think I needed a test to tell me that. Ha!
There were two more tests that are still confusing to me. Pregnenlone - my level was 14 ng/dl. Adults are supposed to be under 151, but she said that it was pretty low. The other was DHEA-sulfate. I was 74.3 micrograms/dl and the range is 41-243. Again, she said within normal range, but low.
I decline supplements for the last two. I don't know enough about those two levels, and she was not particularly convincing that it was necessary. Has anyone had those tests? or know if they are of primary importance?
Thanks,
Angela
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Angela,
Actually, your magnesium test results were low, IMO. The so-called "normal" range for magnesium is just plain wrong. Why? Because approximately 80 % of the subjects in that study were magnesium deficient, so the "normal" range for magnesium is based on corrupt data. I agree with Dr. Carolyn Dean who says that the correct normal range for the RBC test should be 6.0–6.8.
I agree with you that your DHEA-sulfate and pregnenlone levels are probaby OK; however, pregnenlone is a neurosteroid and an intermediate (like DHEA-sulfate) in the biosysthesis of the progestogens, androgens, estrogens, glucocorticoids, and mineralocorticoids that your body uses. As such it can have a significant effect on your mood. If your mood is OK, then your test results are probably OK.
In addition, pregnenolone is biologically active as a neurosteroid. In its neurosteroid capacity it enhances myelinization and it may have the potential to improve cognitive thinking and memory functioning. IMO this is critical in the long run for the prevention of age-related dementia and Alzheimer's. Demyelinization (drying out of the nerve sheaths that protect the nerves) is a major factor in the development of Alzheimer's.
Tex
Actually, your magnesium test results were low, IMO. The so-called "normal" range for magnesium is just plain wrong. Why? Because approximately 80 % of the subjects in that study were magnesium deficient, so the "normal" range for magnesium is based on corrupt data. I agree with Dr. Carolyn Dean who says that the correct normal range for the RBC test should be 6.0–6.8.
I agree with you that your DHEA-sulfate and pregnenlone levels are probaby OK; however, pregnenlone is a neurosteroid and an intermediate (like DHEA-sulfate) in the biosysthesis of the progestogens, androgens, estrogens, glucocorticoids, and mineralocorticoids that your body uses. As such it can have a significant effect on your mood. If your mood is OK, then your test results are probably OK.
In addition, pregnenolone is biologically active as a neurosteroid. In its neurosteroid capacity it enhances myelinization and it may have the potential to improve cognitive thinking and memory functioning. IMO this is critical in the long run for the prevention of age-related dementia and Alzheimer's. Demyelinization (drying out of the nerve sheaths that protect the nerves) is a major factor in the development of Alzheimer's.
Tex
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Thank you Tex! Good to know about the magnesium. I knew I needed the RBC, but couldn't remember what "true" normal was. Definitely will continue to work on increasing my magnesium.
I will keep that in mind about the pregnenione. My moods are okay. I am still focusing on diet, elimination is a bit more challenging than I realized. When I return in three months, she said we would discuss the pregnenione some more.
Thank you again for your valuable insight!
Angela
I will keep that in mind about the pregnenione. My moods are okay. I am still focusing on diet, elimination is a bit more challenging than I realized. When I return in three months, she said we would discuss the pregnenione some more.
Thank you again for your valuable insight!
Angela