Here are some Optimal Takeaways about optimal ranges and biomarker patterns:
- The majority of medical decisions are based on lab results and blood chemistry analysis. However, standard biomarker reference intervals can fail to identify early dysfunction, subclinical disease, or latent deficiencies.
- Standard reference intervals reflect the normal or average distribution of values in a geographic population but not necessarily normal physiology.
- Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis (FBCA) provides valuable tools for assessing an individual’s biochemistry, physiology, metabolism, and risk of chronic disease.
- Early trends away from optimal values can be identified and addressed before overt symptoms or dysfunction occur.
- Monitoring results over time and using the same laboratory for repeat bloodwork will provide the most relevant data for a comprehensive blood chemistry analysis.
- Optimal ranges should be utilized for detecting a risk of and progression toward the following:
- Diabetes
- Metabolic syndrome
- Insulin resistance
- Cardiovascular disease
- Thyroid disease
- Endothelial dysfunction
- Nutrient insufficiency
- Inflammation, etc.
- Patterns of associated biomarkers can help guide clinical evaluation.
- Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis is not considered diagnostic and must be used as part of a matrix addressing each patient’s clinical presentation history, symptoms, and blood chemistry changes over time.
- Remember to promote optimal function on the inside to achieve optimal health on the outside.