Causes of High and Low Serum Albumin Levels (Short and Specific Listed Summary) (Easy-to-Read Version)

Albumin is a type of Protein found in the blood that essentially 'binds' and transports other proteins and chemicals in the Body. Specifically, it has a large role in transporting Hormones, Amino Acids, Minerals/Nutrients and other endogenous messengers. 

High levels of Albumin (hyperalbuminemia) are usually associated with one of the following.

• An increased need for nutrient transport (as with trauma/shock) [1].
• Dehydration [2].
• A high-protein diet [3].

Low levels of Albumin (hypoalbuminemia) in the blood are associated with poorer protein delivery and poor health outcomes and are usually due to...

• Hepatitis B or other hepatic infection [4] [5] [6].
• Ongoing liver Disease (Cirrhosis, liver cancer etc) [7] [8] [9].
• Inflammation [10] [11] [12].
• Malnutrition/Low-Protein-Intake [13].
• Crohn's Disease [14].
• Kidney Problems (including lupus nephritis and other kidney issues) [15].
• Infection (usually severe like tuberculosis, Hepatitis or HIV) [16].
• Celiac Disease [17] [18].

Suggestions for Treating Low Albumin in blood would Include:

--> Increasing protein intake; supplementing with a high-quality protein powder like PES-Select Protein.

--> Protecting against and reducing inflammation - supplementing with Turmeric root/Curcumin can help.

--> Cleansing liver/kidneys with a complete liver/kidney Detox regimen.

Suggestions for Lowering a High Albumin Level would include...

-Decreasing protein intake IF EXCESSIVE.

-Reducing Stress.

-Increasing water intake and preventing dehydration.

Overall, a low albumin level is more concerning than a high level is, but it is still best to check with your Doctor to determine the cause of the abnormal lab value.

In/Tags: causes of high albumin levels, causes of low albumin levels, causes of high and low albumin levels, hyperalbuminemia, hypoalbuminemia, albumin in blood problems list, albumin in relation to disease, albumin in blood, albumin in blood and disease, albumin blood disease correlation, albumin in blood and disease of blood, albumin and severe hepatitis, albumin and lupus, albumin and severe infection, albumin and disease state.