Total cholesterol is the sum of the HDL, LDL and VLDL fractions, and is considered high when its levels are above 190 mg/dL, which is verified through a blood test. Generally, high total cholesterol is caused by unhealthy habits, such as excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages, fatty foods and sweets. However, it can also arise […]
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Cholesterol is a type of fat that is essential for the proper functioning of the body. However, having high blood cholesterol levels is not always good and can even cause an increased risk of cardiovascular problems, such as heart attack or stroke. To understand whether high cholesterol is bad or does not represent a problem, […]
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PSA, known as Prostate Specific Antigen, is an enzyme produced by prostate cells whose increased concentration may indicate changes in the prostate, such as prostatitis, benign prostate hypertrophy or prostate cancer, for example. Normally, the PSA blood test is indicated at least once a year for all men over 45 years of age, but it […]
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T4 is a hormone produced by the thyroid that is responsible for supporting metabolism, providing the energy necessary for the body to function correctly. T4 is almost completely conjugated to proteins so that it can be transported in the bloodstream to various organs and can perform its function. Free T4 corresponds to the concentration of […]
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Testosterone is a hormone present in men and, in smaller quantities, in women that circulates in the blood bound to proteins, such as albumin or globulin, or free to perform its function in the body. Testosterone dosage may be indicated when a person presents symptoms that may indicate changes in the levels of this hormone […]
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Bilirubin is a substance produced by the liver from hemoglobin that is released after the destruction of red blood cells. The bilirubin produced is naturally eliminated through feces and urine, however the amount of circulating bilirubin can increase in the case of diseases such as autoimmune hemolytic anemia, hepatitis or stones in the bile ducts, […]
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