Innate immune function was assessed by CRP levels, an acute phase protein whose elevation in
circulating level indicates systemic inflammation (12).
Not exact matches
Using an analytic tool called the classification and regression trees (CARTs), Dr. Krolewski and colleagues found that specific values of two biomarkers —
circulating level of TNFR1 and ACR combined —
indicated high risk of ESRD.
They found that
circulating levels of leucine rose 25 % higher in the whey protein group,
indicating faster digestion (8).
Overall, our human and animal studies
indicate that a low protein diet during middle age is likely to be beneficial for the prevention of cancer, overall mortality, and possibly diabetes through a process that may involve, at least in part, regulation of
circulating IGF - 1 and possibly insulin
levels.
The next step would be a blood test (blood counts and biochemistry) which would give an
indicate to the numbers of blood cells
circulating, the function of the liver (can cause neurological signs), the function of the kidneys as well as
levels of electrolytes etc... which if too low or too high can cause neurological symptoms.