Table 3 Major parameters of blood profile analysis, their normal level and variations in blood in relation to heart health ↑- increased; ↓- decreased
From: Pros and cons of CLA consumption: an insight from clinical evidences
Type | Normal | Indication |
|---|---|---|
Total cholesterol | Below 200 mg/dL | ↑ risk of heart disease |
LDL-C | 100-129 mg/dL | ↓ risk of heart disease |
HDL-C | 40-50 mg/dL (men) | ↑ protective against heart diseases |
50-60 mg/dL (women) | ||
Triglyceride | 100-150 mg/dL | ↑ risk of heart disease |
VLDL-C | 2-30 mg/dL | ↑ risk of coronary artery disease |
C-reactive protein | 0-10 mg/L | ↑ Inflammation/heart diseases |
15-keto-dihydro PGF2 | 3-12 ng/L | ↑ inflammation |
8-iso-PGF2-α | 150 ng/L | ↑ oxidative stress |
Tumor necrosis factor-α | extremely low/undetectable | ↑ inflammation |
Leptin | 1-5 ng/dL (men) | ↑ inflammation |
7-13 ng/dL (women) |