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A slightly low WBC count is probably a good thing
My WBC count has been slightly low the last two times I have done blood work which was a little concerning, but according to this that might be a good thing.
What White Blood Cell Count Should We Shoot for?
Written By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM • October 29, 2020
Last updated: January 31, 2022 • 9 min read
Snip: So, do people who have lower white counts have less heart disease, cancer, and overall mortality? Yes, yes, and yes. People with lower white blood cell counts live longer. Even within the normal range, every one point drop may be associated with a 20 percent drop in the risk of premature death.
Link to article: https://nutritionfacts.org/blog/what-white-blood-cell-count-should-we-shoot-for/#:~:text=People%20with%20lower%20white%20blood,the%20risk%20of%20premature%20death.
Video that covers the same stuff: