Yes—Basophils (Absolute) were lower in people with anorexia or bulimia in a review of 38 studies. The review compared people with these eating disorders with healthy comparison groups. It also followed blood counts during recovery from anorexia. For our community, Basophils (Absolute) stood out: this count was lower in both conditions. The source summary did not report the size of that difference. Of the 38 studies, 27 compared people with anorexia with healthy groups. Eight made that comparison for bulimia. Seven followed people with anorexia over time. Some studies covered more than one type of comparison. In anorexia, WBC (White Blood Cells) and several types of these cells were lower. In bulimia, most counts were similar to those in healthy groups. Basophils (Absolute) were an exception. That means the overall count did not tell the whole story. Recovery findings added another detail. Overall counts did not change after short- or medium-term Weight gain. They rose later, when BMI (Body Mass Index), a measure based on height and body size, approached 18.5. This finding concerned overall counts, not proof that Basophils (Absolute) recovered at that point. The authors suggested that too little nourishment likely helps explain lower counts in anorexia. Still, these findings cannot explain an individual low result on their own. For members tracking bloodwork, the useful takeaway is context rather than a target number. Comparing results across dates may show patterns a single test misses. Community notes can add context without turning someone else's recovery into a benchmark. If you're comfortable sharing, what patterns have you noticed in your blood counts over time?