There are also other tests, including free T3 and free T4 and thyroid antibodies, which are essential. I also look for associated problems such as gluten intolerance, food allergies, and heavy metals, as well as deficiencies of vitamin D, selenium, vitamin A, zinc, and omega-3 fats.
While the spleen functions chiefly to filter blood, it also stores red blood cells and platelets. In instances where extreme bleeding occurs, red blood cells, platelets, and macrophages are released from the spleen. Macrophages help to reduce inflammation and destroy pathogens or damaged cells in the injured area.
What is the spleen? The spleen is an abdominal organ located near the stomach. The spleen contains two types of tissue, red pulp and white pulp. The main function of the spleen (red pulp) is to filter the blood, removing worn out blood cells and recycling the proteins and iron. It is also a reserve factory for manufacture of blood cells.