HONOR YOUR BODY

When labs come back “normal,” that means your numbers fall within a reference range. But here’s what most people (and even providers) don’t explain: Reference ranges are based on averages — not on what’s optimal or ideal. They don’t account for age, sex, hormonal status, or symptoms. So being “in range” doesn’t mean your levels are where your body feels best. You can still feel tired, inflamed, anxious, or off even when your labs don’t flag anything urgent.