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Created on: 01/21/13 11:05 PM Views: 286 Replies: 4
Okiebenz Joined: 01/05/13 Posts: 11	Blood Test for Protein Posted Monday, January 21, 2013 at 11:05 PM I would appreciate knowing if the Total Protein measurement that is part of a Comprehensive Metabolic Panel is any indication of adequacy of protein in ones diet or if it is unrelated to that subject. email
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Susan Levin Joined: 12/26/09 Posts: 1192	RE: Blood Test for Protein Posted Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 9:28 AM It could be related to malnutrition. But a low Total Protein measurement could mean a lot of different issues, some of which are quite serious and should be addressed with your health care professional. Susan Levin, MS, RD PCRM Director of Nutrition Education
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Okiebenz Joined: 01/05/13 Posts: 11	RE: Blood Test for Protein Posted Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 11:21 AM Thanks. My last reading on Total Protein was no issue (7.2 vs range of 6.2-8.30. I just wondered if it was of any value in assessing dietary protein. email
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Susan Levin Joined: 12/26/09 Posts: 1192	RE: Blood Test for Protein Posted Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 11:28 AM I see. It's so rare for someone in a Western country to have a low total protein reading unless something else is going on such as drastic caloric restriction (anorexia) or another underlying medical condition (liver disease, kidney disease, wounds, as examples). Glad you are well!! Susan Levin, MS, RD PCRM Director of Nutrition Education
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HunyBunny Joined: 10/15/12 Posts: 57	RE: Blood Test for Protein Posted Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 11:25 AM I've had bariatric surgery and should be on a high protein diet. I'm not though and am happy with it.
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