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- High blood protein Causes - Mayo Clinic
What does it mean if you have high blood proteins? Learn about the role proteins play in your body and the possible causes of this blood test result
- Protein shakes: Good for weight loss? - Mayo Clinic
Replacing meals with protein shakes may help you lower your daily calories, which can help you lose weight But in time you'll need to start eating solid food again Eating solid food may cause excess weight to return if you don't make smart food choices And if you rely too much on protein shakes to replace daily meals, you'll miss out on the healthy benefits of whole foods
- Protein in urine (proteinuria) Causes - Mayo Clinic
However, some diseases and conditions allow proteins to pass through the filters of your kidneys, causing protein in urine Conditions that can cause a temporary rise in the levels of protein in urine, but don't necessarily indicate kidney damage, include: Dehydration — when the body doesn't have enough water and other fluids to work as it
- High-protein diets: Are they safe? - Mayo Clinic
In general, high-protein diets help with short-term weight loss by making you feel fuller But if you follow a high-protein diet for a long time, there are some health issues that may come up And researchers are still studying the long-term risks of high-protein diets that limit carbohydrates
- C-reactive protein test - Mayo Clinic
C-reactive protein, also called CRP, is a protein made by the liver The level of CRP increases when there's inflammation in the body A simple blood test can check your C-reactive protein level A high-sensitivity C-reactive protein test, also called hs-CRP test, is more sensitive than a standard C
- Amyloidosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Overview Amyloidosis (am-uh-loi-DO-sis) is a rare disease that occurs when a protein called amyloid builds up in organs This amyloid buildup can make the organs not work properly Organs that may be affected include the heart, kidneys, liver, spleen, nervous system and digestive tract Some types of amyloidosis occur with other diseases
- Urinalysis - Mayo Clinic
A urinalysis involves checking the appearance, concentration and content of urine For example, a urinary tract infection can make urine look cloudy instead of clear Increased levels of protein in urine can be a sign of kidney disease
- Different types of COVID-19 vaccines: How they work
Protein subunit vaccine Subunit vaccines include only the parts of a virus that best stimulate the immune system This type of COVID-19 vaccine has harmless S proteins in it Once the immune system recognizes the S proteins, it creates antibodies and defensive white blood cells
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