A 50-year-old female asked:

My globulin level is 1.5. i haven't been ill, eat very health and exercise. my total protein was 6.1. how do i increase my globulin or do i need to?

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Dr. Marsha Davisanswered

Internal Medicine 29 years experience

I think you are fine: Continence to eat well balanced healthy meals

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