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Optimal Iron Biomarkers

Meaning

The clinically defined ideal ranges for a panel of laboratory markers—including serum ferritin, transferrin saturation, serum iron, and total iron-binding capacity (TIBC)—that reflect a perfect balance of iron storage, transport, and utilization within the body. These optimal levels are crucial for maximal oxygen transport, energy production via mitochondrial function, and thyroid hormone metabolism. Suboptimal iron status, whether deficiency or overload, significantly impairs cellular and endocrine function. The goal is to maintain a state that supports peak physiological function, not merely the non-anemic range. This precise balance is essential for cellular bioenergetics.