Metabolic
Biomarker

Monocytes

Included in Essential Labs
Why we test it
Monocytes are white blood cells that migrate into tissues to fight infections and clean up damaged cells. Persistently elevated levels suggest chronic inflammation that can cross the blood-brain barrier.
BetterBrain target
0.2-0.8 x10^9/L
Elevated monocytes indicate immune activation that can cross the blood-brain barrier.
What you Can do
  1. Mediterranean diet
  2. Omega-3 (fish oil)
  3. Curcumin
  4. Stress management
  5. Quality sleep

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