I enjoyed reading your impressive intro. Dr. Atkins is one of my lifetime heroes, and all the LC variations since him are just...more science.

As for neutrophils--I checked out the Wikipedia, but got bogged down. "Slightly" low doesn't seem like much to worry about, especially since fewer neutrophils might (totally off the wall layperson's idea!) signal an absence of inflammation, which is one of the benefits of Low-carb eating.

Let us know what you find out.

Best wishes.