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Low Blood Protein Causes A low blood protein level fails to indicate any disease, but clearly shows the presence of an underlying condition. Additional diagnostic tests are performed. Albumin is the major protein seen in the blood and is synthesised in the liver. It is an antioxidant, which saves the various tissues from oxidative damage or free radicals. It also helps as a carrier of minerals, hormones and vitamins. It aids in the regulation of water in the tissues. The level of albumin corresponds positively with the nutrient transport level.
Albumin binds with the dangerous and toxic substances and waste, thereby eliminating them from the system. Reduction in the levels of transferrin, a blood protein indicates the presence of infection. It is most commonly seen as a result of poor sanitation. The normal levels of total protein are 6.4 to 8.3 g/dL. The albumin and globulin levels are 3.5 to 5.0 g/dL and 2.3 to 3.4 g/dL respectively.
When the total protein and albumin levels are less, oedema is the result. This is generally seen in nephrotic syndrome. Decreased levels of blood protein are seen to occur in individuals with heart failure, alcoholism, immobilization, malnutrition and pregnancy. Individuals with genetic immune disorders and secondary immune deficiency are seen with low globulin levels. Decreased albumin levels are seen in individuals with dysproteinemia, liver disease, inflammatory disease and malnutrition.
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