Protein, Total

What This Marker Means

Total protein reflects the combined levels of albumin and globulins in your blood. It indicates nutritional status, liver function, and immune activity. Low protein can indicate malnutrition or impaired liver synthesis.

How Alcohol Affects This Marker

Alcohol can reduce total protein through liver stress or poor dietary intake, especially if meals are skipped around drinking. Chronic alcohol use may suppress the liver’s ability to produce proteins.

How to Discuss With Your Doctor

Ask your doctor whether your protein level suggests nutritional issues or liver stress. Discuss any patterns of missed meals or alcohol-heavy days that may impact protein levels.