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Albumin is a major protein found in blood that is important for fighting infections and repairing tissues. When not enough protein is consumed, the liver cannot produce enough albumin, lowering blood levels. Low albumin over time increases mortality risk, so albumin testing assesses nutritional status and malnutrition risk. Albumin is made in the liver, so liver disease or conditions causing protein loss in urine can lower levels. Infections can also temporarily lower albumin. Dietitians monitor albumin alo
- Author
- Krish Malhotra
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- EN