Reference Ranges
Clinical Reference
6.0 – 8.3 g/dL
Optimal Range
6.8 – 7.8 g/dL
Serum; includes albumin + globulin
Related Conditions
Chronic Inflammation
High
Malnutrition
Low
Liver Disease
Low
Food & Lifestyle Recommendations
🍎 Food
Increase dietary protein to 1.2-1.6 g/kg/day across 3-4 meals
Distributed protein optimizes synthesis
Evidence-Backed Supplements
When Low
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Increase dietary protein intake to raise total serum protein
Whey/casein/plant protein 1.2–1.6 g/kg/day Distributed -
Supports gut/liver protein synthesis
L-Glutamine 5–10 g/day Between meals
Questions to Ask Your Doctor
- Should we check for protein-losing conditions in gut or kidney? Evaluates source of protein loss
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