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Functional Biomarker Targets

Meaning

Functional Biomarker Targets are specific, measurable biological indicators that reflect the optimal performance and physiological resilience of a system, moving beyond the mere presence or absence of disease to focus on underlying cellular function and metabolic efficiency. In hormonal health, these targets include parameters like ideal free testosterone to cortisol ratios, optimal intracellular micronutrient levels, or the precise metabolic clearance rates of estrogen metabolites, rather than simply remaining within a broad population reference range. Clinicians utilize these targets to define and monitor the success of personalized interventions aimed at achieving peak health and longevity, not just avoiding pathology.