Fibrinogen
What This Test Measures
Clotting protein; inflammatory marker
Conventional vs. Functional Optimal Range
The gap between these ranges is why you feel terrible with "normal" labs. Conventional medicine waits for disease. Functional medicine optimizes for health.
Gabriel's Take
Fibrinogen >400 increases clotting risk (stroke, heart attack, DVT). Also a marker of chronic inflammation. Gabriel's optimal band is 175-300. High fibrinogen = cardiovascular risk even with normal cholesterol. Lowered by anti-inflammatory diet, exercise, fish oil.
When This Test Is High
Inflammation, cardiovascular risk, hypercoagulability
When This Test Is Low
Bleeding risk, liver disease
Related Conditions
Cardiovascular disease, stroke, DVT/PE risk
Recommended Follow-Up
If high, address inflammation, consider antiplatelet therapy; monitor cardiovascular risk
Related Tests in Inflammation / Immune
C-Reactive Protein (CRP) / hs-CRP
Inflammatory marker; predictor of cardiovascular disease
hs-CRP (High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein)
Sensitive inflammatory marker; cardiovascular risk predictor
ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate)
Non-specific inflammation marker