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Optimal Hormone Ranges

Meaning

A clinically nuanced interpretation of laboratory values that defines the concentration of a hormone associated with maximal physiological function, well-being, and minimal disease risk for a specific individual, often falling within the upper quartiles of established reference intervals. Unlike standard reference ranges, which merely represent the statistical spread in a population, optimal ranges guide the clinician toward achieving symptomatic relief and metabolic balance. The target for an optimal range is individualized, taking into account age, gender, clinical symptoms, and overall health status.