MCL Tear — Biomarkers & Genes Reference Table
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hs-CRP (biomarker)
>3.0 mg/L
Anti-inflam. diet, 8-9h sleep
Omega-3, curcumin, magnesium
Vitamin D 25-OH (biomarker)
<30 ng/mL
Midday sun exposure 15-30 min
Vitamin D3 + K2 (MK-7)
IGF-1 (biomarker)
<100 ng/mL
Sleep quality, protein intake
Collagen+Vit C, zinc, PEMF
Omega-3 Index (biomarker)
<4%
Fatty fish 3-4x per week
Fish oil 2-4g EPA+DHA/day
Cortisol (biomarker)
>20 mcg/dL (AM)
Morning light, reduce load
Ashwagandha, phosphatidylserine
PICP (biomarker)
Low (lab-relative)
High protein, controlled loading
Collagen+Vit C, copper
COL1A1 (gene)
TT genotype
Eccentric, proprioceptive training
Collagen+Vit C, knee brace
COL5A1 (gene)
CT/TT (rs12722)
Neuromuscular training, taping
Copper, manganese
MMP3 (gene)
5A/5A genotype
Conservative RTS timeline
Curcumin, EGCG, PRP