Optimal Takeaways for Optimal Ranges and Biomarker Patterns

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.