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Functional Endocrine Thresholds

Meaning

Functional Endocrine Thresholds represent the specific, individualized concentrations of hormones required to elicit a maximal or optimal physiological response in target tissues, contrasting with the broader, population-based reference ranges typically used in standard laboratory testing. Crossing these personalized thresholds is necessary to transition from a state of subclinical deficiency or insufficiency to one of peak hormonal action and cellular performance. Clinical intervention aims to elevate circulating hormone levels beyond the statistical mean and into this functional zone.