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Chronological Expectation

Meaning

Chronological Expectation refers to the predictable, age-related decline in the functional capacity and circulating levels of specific hormones and metabolic markers. This concept establishes a baseline understanding of how hormonal vitality typically changes over a person’s lifespan, independent of acute pathological disease states. It provides essential context for interpreting lab results, recognizing that what is considered “normal” for a seventy-year-old may be indicative of suboptimal function for a thirty-year-old. This expectation is rooted in the physiological changes associated with biological aging and informs therapeutic targets.