These are my latest blood results (sample taken on March 20th) and this is the comment by my doctor:
Your bloods are excellent overall (high HDL, optimal vitamins, healthy FBC), with mildly elevated LDL (~2.8-3.0 mmol/L) and low phosphorus (<0.80 mmol/L) as minor hiccups. The LDL elevation is manageable—your vegetarian diet and exercise already minimize risk, and slight fat/fiber tweaks will likely drop it. Low phosphorus is easily fixed with plant-based additions, supporting your energy and recovery.
Lymphocytes: Lymphocytes (0.8 x 10⁹/L) are slightly below the 1.0-4.0 range. This could be transient (e.g., post-exercise suppression—my sample was collected March 20, after training) or reflect mild immune stress.
Overall: Healthy blood profile; supports my active lifestyle and vegetarian diet. No anemia or inflammation.
HDL (3.78 mmol/L): Exceptionally high—protective against heart disease, likely from exercise (lifting, treadmill) and healthy fats (seeds, omega-3 supplement).
Non-HDL (3.36 mmol/L): Just above ESC/EAS guideline (<3.3 mmol/L); total cholesterol likely ~4.77 mmol/L (HDL + Non-HDL), within <5.0 mmol/L ideal. Minor concern—diet/exercise already optimal.
Overall: Lipid profile is stellar (low triglycerides, high HDL); slight non-HDL elevation is negligible given my fitness.
Iron/Ferritin: Iron (24.1 µmol/L), saturation (47.78%), and ferritin (317 µg/L) are high-normal. Note of “possible iron overload” (fasting) isn’t conclusive—levels are within range, but monitor (e.g., fatigue, joint pain).
B12/Folate: 456 ng/L and 10.0 µg/L are solid; no anemia risk (MCV 90 fL confirms).
Vitamin D (98 nmol/L): Near-perfect; supports lifting recovery and fat loss (anti-inflammatory).
TSH (1.37 mIU/L): Ideal (1-2 mIU/L); thyroid supports my ~2,200-2,500 kcal maintenance.
Overall: Excellent micronutrient status; iron on higher side but not alarming.
