InflammationG/l · arány
White cells + neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio
Optimal
WBC 3.5–6.0 G/l; NLR 1–2
Why
Free with the routine blood count: even within the reference range, a HIGHER white count (>7) signals chronic low-grade inflammation and scales with mortality. NLR (neutrophils ÷ lymphocytes) above 3 predicts cardiovascular and cancer risk independently of CRP.
How often
Yearly, as part of the blood count. Wait 4 weeks after an infection.
What moves it
Quitting smoking (largest effect, –1 G/l), weight loss, sleep, exercise, omega-3, treating gum disease, treating sleep apnoea.
Last reviewed: 6 September 2026
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