Tag: Albumin function

Albumin is the single most abundant protein found in human blood plasma, making up more than half of the total protein content. Synthesized exclusively by the liver, this remarkable protein plays a vital, multi-faceted role, from maintaining fluid balance to transporting crucial substances and protecting against inflammation.

Approximately 40% of the body's calcium circulates bound to a protein called albumin. This is the key reason why a low albumin can cause low calcium levels to be reported in a standard blood test, a phenomenon known as pseudohypocalcemia, without a true deficiency of active calcium.