Calcium is another mineral that is included in the Basic Metabolic panel blood test. It is the most abundant mineral in the body, An average healthy male has 2.5 – 3 pounds of calcium, while an average healthy female has about 2 pounds. Yet 99 percent of the body’s calcium supple is in the bonesContinue reading “The Most Abundant Mineral In the Body… CALCIUM”
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Triglycerides…Do They Matter?
If you are like most folks, a blood test is an event that comes once a year along with your annual physical. Typically, within a week, your doctor calls with the results, assuring you they are normal. You may even receive a copy of the test, complete with columns of numbers supposedly confirming your health,Continue reading “Triglycerides…Do They Matter?”