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2. Inflammation & Cellular Defense

 

 

Intro

 

Your immune and inflammation markers reflect how your body responds to internal and external stressors, repairs tissue, and maintains cellular balance.

This section highlights key indicators related to inflammatory activity and immune engagement — presented in a clear, structured, science-informed format.

 

These markers are part of your VitaCode blood analysis and are interpreted to highlight patterns that may relate to lifestyle, stress exposure, and recovery demands.

 

 

How we use these markers

 

We evaluate your markers using structured, science-based reference models to identify patterns and tendencies that may benefit from lifestyle and recovery adjustments.

The goal is to make complex information easier to understand and to support conversations with your healthcare provider.

 

The insights on this page:

 

  • do not diagnose or rule out medical conditions

  • do not replace clinical evaluation, imaging, or specialist care

  • are designed as structured, non-medical guidance for everyday decisions around stress, sleep, nutrition, and activity

 

 

Core Markers

 

  • hs-CRP

  • CRP

  • ESR (Sedimentation Rate)

  • White Blood Cell Count

  • Neutrophils

  • Lymphocytes

  • Monocytes

  • Eosinophils

  • Basophils

 

 

What These Markers Mean

 

hs-CRP

A sensitive marker often used to look at low-grade inflammatory activity over time.

Higher values can be associated with metabolic strain, lifestyle-related stress, or increased cardiovascular risk, and should be interpreted in context with other findings.

 

CRP

Reflects more acute inflammatory responses.

Elevated values can be associated with significant inflammation, tissue injury, or infection and typically require medical follow-up.

 

ESR (Sedimentation Rate)

Measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube over time.

Higher values can be associated with systemic inflammation or immune activation, but are non-specific and always interpreted together with other markers and clinical context.

 

White Blood Cell Count (WBC)

Shows overall immune cell levels in the blood.

Higher or lower values can be associated with infections, immune activation, medication effects, or bone marrow dynamics and should be assessed by a healthcare professional.

 

Neutrophils

Part of the rapid-response arm of the immune system.

Elevated levels can be associated with acute stress, inflammation, or bacterial infections; lower levels may reflect immune suppression or other medical factors.

 

Lymphocytes

Key cells in long-term immune regulation and memory.

Higher or lower values can be associated with viral infections, immune imbalance, or recovery phases; interpretation depends strongly on the overall picture.

 

Monocytes

Support inflammatory processes and tissue repair.

Elevations can be associated with ongoing immune system engagement or chronic inflammatory stimuli.

 

Eosinophils

Often increase in the context of allergic tendencies, certain skin conditions, or parasitic exposures.

Values should be interpreted alongside symptoms and clinical evaluation.

 

Basophils

Involved in allergic and inflammatory signalling.

Changes in basophil levels are usually interpreted together with other immune markers and clinical findings rather than in isolation.

 

 

Lifestyle Factors

 

Inflammation-related patterns can be influenced by:

 

  • Chronic or unmanaged stress

  • Sleep quality and duration

  • Diet composition (e.g. highly processed foods, added sugars, omega-3 vs. omega-6 balance)

  • Gut health and digestion

  • Physical activity level and recovery routines

  • Environmental exposures (pollutants, smoke, allergens)

  • Alcohol and tobacco use

 

Diese Faktoren erklären einen Wert nie alleine, können aber dazu beitragen, wie sich Entzündungsmarker über die Zeit entwickeln.

 

 

Recommendations

 

Diet

 

  • Add more anti-inflammatory foods such as leafy greens, berries, colorful vegetables, turmeric, and ginger.

  • Increase omega-3 sources (e.g. salmon, sardines, mackerel, flaxseed, chia seeds).

  • Reduce heavily processed foods, excess sugars, and trans fats that may contribute to inflammatory load.

  • Aim for stable blood glucose patterns through balanced meals with fiber, protein, and healthy fats.

 

Supplements

(General wellness support, not a treatment plan. Always check compatibility with your doctor.)

 

  • Omega-3 – may support a more balanced inflammatory profile.

  • Curcumin – often used as a botanical support for inflammatory modulation.

  • Vitamin D – frequently low and relevant for immune balance and general health.

  • Zinc – involved in immune function and tissue repair.

  • Probiotics – may support gut balance, which is closely linked to immune regulation.

 

Suitability, dosing, and timing of any supplement depend on your individual health status, medications, and diagnoses — these should always be reviewed with a healthcare professional.

 

Training & Activity

 

  • Aim for regular, moderate-intensity exercise (around 150–180 minutes per week), adjusted to your fitness level.

  • Include 2–3× weekly strength training to support muscle mass, circulation, and overall immune resilience.

  • Maintain daily low-intensity movement (walking, stretching, light activity) to keep blood flow and lymphatic circulation active.

 

Recovery

 

  • Target 7–9 hours of consistent, good-quality sleep per night.

  • Integrate simple stress-management routines (breathing exercises, meditation, time in nature, relaxation practices).

  • Plan regular breaks and recovery days, especially during demanding work or training phases.

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