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Upper Quartile Endocrine Status

Meaning

Upper Quartile Endocrine Status is a clinical objective where an individual’s measured serum hormone concentrations are maintained within the top 25% of the established physiological reference range for a healthy young adult population. This status is targeted for hormones critical to vitality, such as testosterone, free T3, and DHEA-S, reflecting a state of optimal hormonal milieu associated with peak health and function. Achieving this status is correlated with enhanced metabolic, cognitive, and physical performance. It represents a state of robust physiological reserve.