Why Does Albumin Fall?
Albumin levels drop when the immune system engages in a battle with invading bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other germs. It also falls when the body is forced to deal with an onslaught of toxins and other dangerous substances that we inhale, drink, or eat, or that get into the body through the skin, respiratory system, or other ports of entry. The fact that the body mounts a powerful offensive is good, for otherwise we would die. But the unintended consequence, the shortfall in albumin, is harmful in the long run. Temporary drops in albumin levels are necessary, and not a problem. It’s as if we miss a credit card payment one month because of unexpected medical expenses, then make the missed payment, with interest, the next month. Our credit takes a small “hit,” then quickly recovers before any permanent damage is done. The problem comes when we’re continually battling infections, parasites, and toxins. Then our albumin runs low for months on end and, like a person who doesn’t make a cre