The Bloodwork Mirror

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147 markers our sources talk about, each drawn with the median target band and the full envelope of stated targets, never a single averaged number. Conventional reference intervals shown where a standard adult range exists.

25 hydroxy vitamin d

ng/mL
  • Our sources’ full range, 20 to 80
  • Where most of them aim, 32.5 to 58.5

The weighted median for US adults in CDC’s NHANES survey (2021-2023) is 29.5 ng/mL. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target.

Targets vary. 31 statements from 8 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult population.

A1c

percent
  • Our sources’ full range, 5.6 to 9
  • Where most of them aim, 5.7 to 6.5

The weighted median for US adults in CDC’s NHANES survey (2021-2023) is 5.5 percent. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target.

Our sources are split. 8 statements from 6 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for patients at risk of coronary atherosclerotic disease.

Age

years
  • Our sources’ full range, 44 to 79
  • Where most of them aim, 51 to 65.5

Targets vary. 4 statements from 2 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for mice.

Age of menopause

years
  • Our sources’ full range, 45 to 55
  • Where most of them aim, 45 to 55

Our sources broadly agree. 3 statements from 3 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general female population.

ALT

U/L
  • Our sources’ full range, 4 to 40
  • Where most of them aim, 30 to 40

The weighted median for US adults in CDC’s NHANES survey (2021-2023) is 18 U/L. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target.

Our sources are split. 8 statements from 4 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult population.

AMH

ng/mL
  • Our sources’ full range, 1 to 10
  • Where most of them aim, 3.3 to 5.83

Our sources are split. 10 statements from 5 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for women of reproductive age.

ApoB

mg/dL
  • Lab reference, 0 to 100
  • Our sources’ full range, 50 to 102
  • Where most of them aim, 52 to 80

The weighted median for US adults in CDC’s NHANES survey (2015-2016) is 90 mg/dL. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target.

Targets vary. 63 statements from 4 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult.

Apoe4 risk/prevalence

percent
  • Our sources’ full range, 25 to 91
  • Where most of them aim, above 45

5 statements from 3 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for individuals with Alzheimer's in cited study.

Basal body temperature

degree fahrenheit
  • Our sources’ full range, 0.5 to 1
  • Where most of them aim, 0.5 to 1

Our sources broadly agree. 3 statements from 3 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for women post-ovulation.

Bedroom temperature

degrees fahrenheit
  • Our sources’ full range, 60 to 68
  • Where most of them aim, 62.5 to 68

Targets vary. 11 statements from 4 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult population.

Beta hydroxybutyrate

mmol/L
  • Our sources’ full range, 0.3 to 1
  • Where most of them aim, 0.5 to 1

Our sources broadly agree. 9 statements from 3 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult.

Biological age

years
  • Our sources’ full range, 5 to 37
  • Where most of them aim, 8 to 20

Our sources are split. 5 statements from 2 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for women transitioning from perimenopause to menopause.

Blood glucose

mg/dL
  • Our sources’ full range, 60 to 300
  • Where most of them aim, 84.5 to 102

The weighted median for US adults in CDC’s NHANES survey (2021-2023) is 100 mg/dL. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target. Fasting morning sample.

Our sources are split. 25 statements from 9 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for adult.

Blood ketones

millimoles per liter
  • Our sources’ full range, 0.5 to 4
  • Where most of them aim, 1 to 3.2

Targets vary. 7 statements from 4 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general users of exogenous ketones.

Blood oxygen saturation

percent
  • Our sources’ full range, 90 to 99
  • Where most of them aim, above 90

3 statements from 2 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for patients with possible microvascular disease.

Blood pressure

mmhg
  • Our sources’ full range, 55 to 139
  • Where most of them aim, 80 to 120

Targets vary. 73 statements from 13 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult population.

Blood sugar

mg/dL
  • Our sources’ full range, 65 to 159
  • Where most of them aim, 73 to 140

The weighted median for US adults in CDC’s NHANES survey (2021-2023) is 100 mg/dL. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target. Fasting morning sample.

Our sources broadly agree. 18 statements from 9 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general population with PCOS.

Blue light wavelength

nanometers
  • Our sources’ full range, 420 to 500
  • Where most of them aim, 425 to 490

Our sources broadly agree. 4 statements from 3 independent voices.

Bmi

kg/m2
  • Our sources’ full range, 18.5 to 30
  • Where most of them aim, 25 to 27.25

The weighted median for US adults in CDC’s NHANES survey (2021-2023) is 28.2 kg/m2. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target.

Our sources are split. 20 statements from 5 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for study participants.

Body fat percentage

percent
  • Our sources’ full range, 7.5 to 30
  • Where most of them aim, 14.5 to 21.75

Our sources are split. 22 statements from 6 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for women.

Body temperature

degrees fahrenheit
  • Our sources’ full range, 95 to 102
  • Where most of them aim, below 97.8

16 statements from 5 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult population.

Body weight

pounds
  • Our sources’ full range, 6 to 158
  • Where most of them aim, 80.85 to 82.35

The weighted median for US adults in CDC’s NHANES survey (2021-2023) is 177 pounds. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target.

Our sources are split. 3 statements from 2 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for CrossFit participants on ketogenic diet.

Bowel movements

times per day
  • Our sources’ full range, 1 to 3
  • Where most of them aim, 1 to 3

Our sources broadly agree. 4 statements from 3 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for pediatric.

C reactive protein

mg/L
  • Our sources’ full range, 0.5 to 8
  • Where most of them aim, 0.5 to 1

The weighted median for US adults in CDC’s NHANES survey (2021-2023) is 1.72 mg/L. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target.

Our sources are split. 12 statements from 9 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult.

Caffeine half-life

hours
  • Our sources’ full range, 4 to 36
  • Where most of them aim, 5 to 36

Our sources broadly agree. 3 statements from 3 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for human population.

Caffeine intake

milligrams per day
  • Our sources’ full range, 0 to 400
  • Where most of them aim, 0 to 200

Targets vary. 5 statements from 3 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for most people.

Calcium bioavailability

percent
  • Our sources’ full range, 20 to 55
  • Where most of them aim, 32.5 to 38.75

Our sources are split. 3 statements from 2 independent voices.

Calcium intake

milligrams
  • Our sources’ full range, 600 to 2,000
  • Where most of them aim, 800 to 1,500

Targets vary. 11 statements from 3 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult population.

Calcium score

score
  • Our sources’ full range, 0 to 1,000
  • Where most of them aim, 0 to 85

Our sources are split. 85 statements from 8 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult population.

Calories

calories per day
  • Our sources’ full range, 300 to 5,000
  • Where most of them aim, 3,479 to 3,479

Our sources are split. 11 statements from 4 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for average men in 1930s-1950s.

Calprotectin

percent predictive
  • Our sources’ full range, 30 to 82
  • Where most of them aim, 30 to 82

Our sources broadly agree. 3 statements from 2 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for ulcerative colitis patients.

Cholesterol

mg/dL
  • Our sources’ full range, 150 to 300
  • Where most of them aim, 160 to 250

The weighted median for US adults in CDC’s NHANES survey (2021-2023) is 184 mg/dL. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target.

Targets vary. 10 statements from 7 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for 35 year old active male.

Cold water immersion temperature

degrees fahrenheit
  • Our sources’ full range, 34 to 55
  • Where most of them aim, 42 to 47

Our sources are split. 3 statements from 2 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adults.

Cold water temperature

°c
  • Our sources’ full range, 0 to 10
  • Where most of them aim, 2.5 to 7.5

Targets vary. 4 statements from 2 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for unaccustomed persons.

Core body temperature

degrees fahrenheit
  • Our sources’ full range, 0.4 to 1.35
  • Where most of them aim, above 1.35

4 statements from 3 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for most people.

Cortisol

ug per dl
  • Lab reference, 6 to 23
  • Our sources’ full range, 4 to 22
  • Where most of them aim, 4 to 22

Our sources broadly agree. 14 statements from 5 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult.

CRP

mg/L
  • Our sources’ full range, 0 to 8
  • Where most of them aim, 1.66 to 2.2

The weighted median for US adults in CDC’s NHANES survey (2021-2023) is 1.72 mg/L. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target.

Our sources are split. 13 statements from 8 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for women on birth control pill.

Ct coronary calcium score

score
  • Our sources’ full range, 0 to 400
  • Where most of them aim, 0 to 55

Our sources are split. 21 statements from 2 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult population.

Cycle length

days
  • Our sources’ full range, 27 to 35
  • Where most of them aim, 27 to 35

Our sources broadly agree. 3 statements from 2 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for women with menstrual cycles.

Daily steps

steps
  • Our sources’ full range, 2,500 to 5,047
  • Where most of them aim, 4,047 to 5,047

Our sources are split. 3 statements from 3 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult population.

Deep sleep

% of sleep time
  • Our sources’ full range, 13 to 23
  • Where most of them aim, 13 to 23

Our sources broadly agree. 6 statements from 4 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for women.

Deep sleep duration

minutes
  • Our sources’ full range, 60 to 120
  • Where most of them aim, 90 to 102

Our sources are split. 4 statements from 3 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult population.

Deuterium

ppm
  • Our sources’ full range, 122 to 155
  • Where most of them aim, 135 to 153

Targets vary. 10 statements from 4 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult population.

Deuterium in blood

ppm
  • Our sources’ full range, 15 to 155
  • Where most of them aim, 81.5 to 83.25

Our sources are split. 3 statements from 2 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for human blood/plasma.

Deuterium in seed oils

ppm
  • Our sources’ full range, 160 to 255
  • Where most of them aim, 170 to 228

Targets vary. 3 statements from 2 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for food content.

Dht

ng/dL
  • Our sources’ full range, 30 to 200
  • Where most of them aim, 55 to 140

Targets vary. 3 statements from 2 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for adult male reference range.

Diastolic blood pressure

mmhg
  • Where most of them aim, 50 to 85

The weighted median for US adults in CDC’s NHANES survey (2021-2023) is 74 mmhg. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target.

3 statements from 2 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for patients with wide pulse pressure or aortic insufficiency.

Ejection fraction

percent
  • Our sources’ full range, 15 to 70
  • Where most of them aim, 50 to 70

Our sources are split. 3 statements from 3 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult.

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate

mm/hr
  • Our sources’ full range, 10 to 15
  • Where most of them aim, below 10

3 statements from 3 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult population.

Estradiol

pg/mL
  • Our sources’ full range, 40 to 400
  • Where most of them aim, 50 to 70

The weighted median for US women in CDC’s NHANES survey (2015-2016) is 18.2 pg/mL. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target.

Our sources are split. 10 statements from 4 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for women on cycle day 2-4.

Fasting blood glucose

mg/dL
  • Our sources’ full range, 65 to 125
  • Where most of them aim, 75 to 88.5

The weighted median for US adults in CDC’s NHANES survey (2021-2023) is 100 mg/dL. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target. Fasting morning sample.

Our sources are split. 66 statements from 17 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult population.

Fasting insulin

uIU/mL
  • Lab reference, 2.6 to 24.9
  • Our sources’ full range, 2 to 15
  • Where most of them aim, 5 to 7

The weighted median for US adults in CDC’s NHANES survey (2021-2023) is 9.25 uIU/mL. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target. Fasting morning sample.

Our sources are split. 41 statements from 15 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult population.

Fasting leptin

ng/ml or unspecified
  • Our sources’ full range, 4 to 14
  • Where most of them aim, 6 to 10

Targets vary. 3 statements from 2 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult population.

Ferritin

ng/mL
  • Lab reference, 30 to 300
  • Our sources’ full range, 7 to 350
  • Where most of them aim, 60 to 62.5

The weighted median for US women aged 18-49 in CDC’s NHANES survey (2021-2023) is 44.2 ng/mL. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target. NHANES now measures ferritin in women aged 12-49 only.

Our sources are split. 57 statements from 17 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for women.

Follicle stimulating hormone

miu/ml
  • Our sources’ full range, 25 to 35
  • Where most of them aim, 25 to 35

Our sources broadly agree. 13 statements from 3 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for women on cycle day 2-4.

Free T3

pg/mL
  • Lab reference, 2.3 to 4.2
  • Our sources’ full range, 1.5 to 4.2
  • Where most of them aim, 3.2 to 4.2

The weighted median for US adults in CDC’s NHANES survey (2011-2012) is 3.14 pg/mL. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target.

Our sources are split. 5 statements from 4 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult women.

Free T4

ng/dL
  • Lab reference, 0.8 to 1.8
  • Our sources’ full range, 1 to 1.5
  • Where most of them aim, 1.1 to 1.15

The weighted median for US adults in CDC’s NHANES survey (2011-2012) is 0.82 ng/dL. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target.

Our sources are split. 3 statements from 3 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult women.

Free testosterone

ng/mL
  • Our sources’ full range, 0.2 to 15
  • Where most of them aim, 5.7 to 8.2

Our sources are split. 9 statements from 7 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for women.

Glucose

mg/dL
  • Our sources’ full range, 70 to 180
  • Where most of them aim, 85 to 100

The weighted median for US adults in CDC’s NHANES survey (2021-2023) is 100 mg/dL. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target. Fasting morning sample.

Our sources are split. 14 statements from 8 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult.

Glucose standard deviation

mg/dL
  • Our sources’ full range, 12.5 to 15
  • Where most of them aim, below 12.5

4 statements from 2 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for adults over 40.

Glycine dose

grams
  • Where most of them aim, 3 to 3

4 statements from 3 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for people with sleep problems.

HbA1c

percent
  • Lab reference, 4 to 5.6
  • Our sources’ full range, 4 to 8
  • Where most of them aim, 4.9 to 5.7

The weighted median for US adults in CDC’s NHANES survey (2021-2023) is 5.5 percent. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target.

Our sources are split. 87 statements from 18 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult population.

HDL cholesterol

mg/dL
  • Lab reference, 40 to 90
  • Our sources’ full range, 40 to 90
  • Where most of them aim, 65 to 80

The weighted median for US adults in CDC’s NHANES survey (2021-2023) is 51 mg/dL. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target.

Our sources are split. 30 statements from 9 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for men.

HDL ratio

ratio
  • Our sources’ full range, 3.2 to 4.7
  • Where most of them aim, 3.2 to 4.7

Our sources broadly agree. 3 statements from 2 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult women.

Heart rate

bpm
  • Our sources’ full range, 20 to 175
  • Where most of them aim, 60 to 100

The weighted median for US adults in CDC’s NHANES survey (2021-2023) is 70.7 bpm. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target. Seated pulse during the blood pressure exam.

Our sources are split. 28 statements from 9 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult population.

Heart rate variability

ms
  • Our sources’ full range, 20 to 200
  • Where most of them aim, 37.5 to 160

Targets vary. 26 statements from 7 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult population.

Hemoglobin

g/dL
  • Our sources’ full range, 7 to 11.2
  • Where most of them aim, above 11.2

The weighted median for US adults in CDC’s NHANES survey (2021-2023) is 14.1 g/dL. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target.

6 statements from 5 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult female.

Heteroplasmy

percent
  • Our sources’ full range, 60 to 70
  • Where most of them aim, 60 to 70

Our sources broadly agree. 3 statements from 2 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for middle age and older adults.

High sensitivity c reactive protein

mg/L
  • Our sources’ full range, 0 to 8
  • Where most of them aim, 0 to 1

The weighted median for US adults in CDC’s NHANES survey (2021-2023) is 1.72 mg/L. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target.

Our sources are split. 33 statements from 11 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult population.

HOMA-IR

unitless
  • Our sources’ full range, 1.5 to 2
  • Where most of them aim, below 1.5

The weighted median for US adults in CDC’s NHANES survey (2021-2023) is 2.39 unitless. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target. Fasting morning sample.

5 statements from 3 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adults.

Homocysteine

umol/L
  • Lab reference, 5 to 15
  • Our sources’ full range, 5 to 14
  • Where most of them aim, 6 to 8

The weighted median for US adults in CDC’s NHANES survey (2005-2006) is 7.83 umol/L. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target.

Our sources are split. 53 statements from 15 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult population.

Hydrogen concentration in water

ppm
  • Our sources’ full range, 1 to 2
  • Where most of them aim, above 4

4 statements from 2 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general humans.

Indoor humidity

percent
  • Our sources’ full range, 30 to 55
  • Where most of them aim, 35 to 50

Targets vary. 4 statements from 3 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general home environment.

Infrared light wavelength

nm
  • Our sources’ full range, 700 to 100,000
  • Where most of them aim, 700 to 100,000

Our sources broadly agree. 3 statements from 3 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for red light therapy users.

Insulin

uIU/mL
  • Our sources’ full range, 2 to 18
  • Where most of them aim, 2 to 5.5

The weighted median for US adults in CDC’s NHANES survey (2021-2023) is 9.25 uIU/mL. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target. Fasting morning sample.

Our sources are split. 15 statements from 8 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult.

Iron

mg
  • Lab reference, 60 to 170
  • Our sources’ full range, 257 to 26,000
  • Where most of them aim, 2,628 to 26,000

Our sources broadly agree. 5 statements from 5 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for pregnant women.

Iron absorption

percent
  • Our sources’ full range, 15 to 23
  • Where most of them aim, 15 to 23

Our sources broadly agree. 3 statements from 2 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for iron deficient anemic women.

Iron saturation

percent
  • Our sources’ full range, 30 to 40
  • Where most of them aim, 40 to 52.5

The weighted median for US adults in CDC’s NHANES survey (2017-2018) is 26 percent. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target.

Our sources broadly agree. 4 statements from 3 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for patients with iron overload.

Ketone levels

mmol/L
  • Our sources’ full range, 0.1 to 2.8
  • Where most of them aim, 1.15 to 2

Our sources are split. 17 statements from 8 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for fasting individuals.

LDL

mg/dL
  • Our sources’ full range, 91 to 142
  • Where most of them aim, 134 to 200

The weighted median for US adults in CDC’s NHANES survey (2021-2023) is 106 mg/dL. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target.

Our sources broadly agree. 5 statements from 4 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for patients at risk of coronary atherosclerotic disease.

LDL cholesterol

mg/dL
  • Lab reference, 0 to 100
  • Our sources’ full range, 3.48 to 600
  • Where most of them aim, 145 to 190

The weighted median for US adults in CDC’s NHANES survey (2021-2023) is 106 mg/dL. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target.

Our sources are split. 129 statements from 12 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for lean mass hyperresponders.

LDL particle count

particles per microliter
  • Our sources’ full range, 1,137 to 1,400
  • Where most of them aim, below 1,137

25 statements from 5 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult population.

Leptin

ng/mL
  • Our sources’ full range, 0.5 to 15
  • Where most of them aim, 6.25 to 8.5

Our sources are split. 13 statements from 2 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for women.

Leucine intake

grams per meal
  • Our sources’ full range, 2.5 to 3
  • Where most of them aim, 2.5 to 3

Our sources broadly agree. 3 statements from 2 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for women.

LH to FSH ratio

ratio
  • Our sources’ full range, 2 to 3
  • Where most of them aim, 2 to 3

Our sources broadly agree. 3 statements from 2 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for women suspected of PCOS.

Linoleic acid intake

percent of calories
  • Our sources’ full range, 0 to 8
  • Where most of them aim, 2 to 3

Our sources are split. 9 statements from 4 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for historical (evolutionary) diets.

Lipoprotein(a)

mg/dL
  • Our sources’ full range, 19 to 110
  • Where most of them aim, 19 to 42

Our sources are split. 9 statements from 4 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for people with high risk plaque or prior cardiac events.

Lp(a)

mg/dL
  • Our sources’ full range, 20 to 30
  • Where most of them aim, 30 to 40

Our sources broadly agree. 25 statements from 9 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult population.

Luteal phase length

days
  • Our sources’ full range, 10 to 14
  • Where most of them aim, 14 to 14

Our sources are split. 4 statements from 3 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for women with menstrual cycles.

Lux

lux
  • Our sources’ full range, 0 to 10,000
  • Where most of them aim, 60 to 13,775

Our sources broadly agree. 37 statements from 3 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for indoor lighting.

Magnesium intake

milligrams per day
  • Our sources’ full range, 256 to 700
  • Where most of them aim, 260 to 403

Our sources are split. 5 statements from 3 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for US adults.

Magnetic field

nanotesla
  • Our sources’ full range, 15 to 175
  • Where most of them aim, above 175

4 statements from 3 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general sleeping environment.

MCV

fl
  • Our sources’ full range, 2 to 106
  • Where most of them aim, above 2

The weighted median for US adults in CDC’s NHANES survey (2021-2023) is 88.7 fl. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target.

4 statements from 2 independent voices.

Mean glucose

mg/dL
  • Our sources’ full range, 92 to 100
  • Where most of them aim, 92 to 100

Our sources broadly agree. 5 statements from 2 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult.

Menstrual cycle length

days
  • Our sources’ full range, 15 to 35
  • Where most of them aim, 21 to 35

Our sources broadly agree. 9 statements from 5 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for women.

Methylene blue dose

mg
  • Our sources’ full range, 4 to 275
  • Where most of them aim, 8 to 25

Our sources are split. 10 statements from 3 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general users.

Mitochondrial function

percent
  • Our sources’ full range, 0 to 100
  • Where most of them aim, -3.75 to 0

Our sources are split. 5 statements from 2 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for adults starting in their 30s.

Morning cortisol

mcg/dL
  • Our sources’ full range, 10 to 18
  • Where most of them aim, 10 to 16.5

Our sources broadly agree. 3 statements from 2 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult women.

Mthfr enzyme

percent
  • Our sources’ full range, 0 to 90
  • Where most of them aim, 0 to 75

Our sources broadly agree. 4 statements from 3 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for people homozygous for MTHFR mutation.

Omega index

percent
  • Our sources’ full range, 8 to 12
  • Where most of them aim, 8 to 10

Targets vary. 8 statements from 2 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult.

Omega-3 index

percent
  • Our sources’ full range, 5 to 12
  • Where most of them aim, 7.25 to 12

Targets vary. 31 statements from 5 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult population.

Omega-3 to omega-6 ratio

ratio
  • Our sources’ full range, 0.25 to 24
  • Where most of them aim, above 0.25

3 statements from 3 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for modern standard American diet.

Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio

ratio
  • Our sources’ full range, 0.25 to 20
  • Where most of them aim, 1 to 4

Our sources are split. 27 statements from 8 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for beef fatty acid profile.

Oxalate

micro moles per liter
  • Our sources’ full range, 20 to 40
  • Where most of them aim, 20 to 40

Our sources broadly agree. 3 statements from 2 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for human plasma.

Oxygen saturation

percent
  • Our sources’ full range, 90 to 100
  • Where most of them aim, 94 to 94.25

Our sources are split. 10 statements from 4 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for COVID-19 patients.

Postprandial blood glucose

mg/dL
  • Our sources’ full range, 140 to 199
  • Where most of them aim, 140 to 170

Targets vary. 6 statements from 3 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for non diagnosed diabetic.

Potassium intake

grams per day
  • Our sources’ full range, 0 to 10
  • Where most of them aim, 4.25 to 6

Our sources are split. 16 statements from 5 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for low-carb diet followers.

Power density

mw/cm2
  • Our sources’ full range, 0.2 to 75
  • Where most of them aim, 25.1 to 38.7

Our sources are split. 4 statements from 2 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for users of red light therapy panels.

Prostate specific antigen

ng/mL
  • Our sources’ full range, 0 to 4
  • Where most of them aim, below 1

3 statements from 3 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for men mid-50s.

Protein intake per meal

grams
  • Our sources’ full range, 20 to 50
  • Where most of them aim, above 30

5 statements from 3 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult.

Pulse wave velocity

meters per second
  • Where most of them aim, below 5.8

3 statements from 2 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult population.

Red blood cell magnesium

mg/dl or unspecified
  • Our sources’ full range, 4.2 to 6.5
  • Where most of them aim, 4.2 to 6.5

Our sources broadly agree. 3 statements from 3 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for historical healthy range 15 years ago.

Red light wavelength

nm
  • Our sources’ full range, 600 to 700
  • Where most of them aim, 610 to 700

Our sources broadly agree. 4 statements from 3 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for red light therapy users.

Resting heart rate

bpm
  • Our sources’ full range, 40 to 100
  • Where most of them aim, 50 to 64.5

The weighted median for US adults in CDC’s NHANES survey (2021-2023) is 70.7 bpm. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target. Seated pulse during the blood pressure exam.

Our sources are split. 19 statements from 7 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult population.

Room temperature for sleep

degrees fahrenheit
  • Our sources’ full range, 60 to 74
  • Where most of them aim, 64 to 68

Our sources are split. 10 statements from 5 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult population.

Saturated fat intake

grams per day
  • Our sources’ full range, 65 to 222
  • Where most of them aim, 126 to 148

Our sources are split. 7 statements from 5 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for average American circa 1955.

Sauna session duration

minutes
  • Our sources’ full range, 5 to 30
  • Where most of them aim, 15 to 30

Targets vary. 5 statements from 2 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult population.

Sauna temperature

°c
  • Our sources’ full range, 45 to 90
  • Where most of them aim, 75 to 75

Our sources are split. 10 statements from 3 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult population.

Serum 25 hydroxy vitamin d

ng/mL
  • Our sources’ full range, 20 to 60
  • Where most of them aim, 40 to 40

The weighted median for US adults in CDC’s NHANES survey (2021-2023) is 29.5 ng/mL. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target.

Our sources are split. 6 statements from 3 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for humans.

Serum B12

pg/mL
  • Our sources’ full range, 200 to 1,411
  • Where most of them aim, 508 to 906

The weighted median for US adults in CDC’s NHANES survey (2013-2014) is 509 pg/mL. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target.

Our sources are split. 6 statements from 4 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult population.

Serum ferritin

ng/mL
  • Our sources’ full range, 60 to 150
  • Where most of them aim, 60 to 150

The weighted median for US women aged 18-49 in CDC’s NHANES survey (2021-2023) is 44.2 ng/mL. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target. NHANES now measures ferritin in women aged 12-49 only.

Our sources broadly agree. 4 statements from 2 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for vegans and vegetarians.

Serum iron

µg/dl
  • Our sources’ full range, 49 to 109
  • Where most of them aim, 49 to 109

The weighted median for US adults in CDC’s NHANES survey (2017-2018) is 84 µg/dl. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target.

Our sources broadly agree. 3 statements from 3 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult.

Serum vitamin d

ng/mL
  • Our sources’ full range, 30 to 80
  • Where most of them aim, 40 to 80

The weighted median for US adults in CDC’s NHANES survey (2021-2023) is 29.5 ng/mL. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target.

Our sources broadly agree. 5 statements from 5 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for patients with cardiovascular disease.

Sex hormone binding globulin

nmol/L
  • Our sources’ full range, 50 to 80
  • Where most of them aim, 50 to 80

The weighted median for US adults in CDC’s NHANES survey (2015-2016) is 49.1 nmol/L. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target.

Our sources broadly agree. 5 statements from 3 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for 30 year old male with symptoms.

Sleep duration

hours
  • Our sources’ full range, 6 to 9
  • Where most of them aim, 6.25 to 7.55

Targets vary. 21 statements from 7 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult population.

Sleep latency

minutes
  • Our sources’ full range, 6 to 20
  • Where most of them aim, 8.5 to 15

Targets vary. 7 statements from 3 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult population.

Sodium intake

grams per day
  • Our sources’ full range, 2.3 to 10
  • Where most of them aim, 3 to 7.25

Targets vary. 22 statements from 7 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for most adults.

Sodium to potassium ratio

ratio
  • Our sources’ full range, 2 to 5
  • Where most of them aim, 2.4 to 2.4

Our sources are split. 5 statements from 3 independent voices.

Systolic blood pressure

mmhg
  • Our sources’ full range, 3 to 200
  • Where most of them aim, 155 to 168

The weighted median for US adults in CDC’s NHANES survey (2021-2023) is 119 mmhg. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target.

Our sources are split. 5 statements from 3 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for 25-year-old female athlete.

Testosterone

ng/dL
  • Lab reference, 300 to 1,000
  • Our sources’ full range, 15 to 1,200
  • Where most of them aim, 300 to 1,000

The weighted median for US men in CDC’s NHANES survey (2015-2016) is 396 ng/dL. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target.

Targets vary. 23 statements from 13 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for men.

Total cholesterol

mg/dL
  • Lab reference, 125 to 200
  • Our sources’ full range, 100 to 700
  • Where most of them aim, 274 to 292

The weighted median for US adults in CDC’s NHANES survey (2021-2023) is 184 mg/dL. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target.

Our sources are split. 40 statements from 12 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult.

Total testosterone

ng/dL
  • Our sources’ full range, 45 to 1,140
  • Where most of them aim, 286 to 620

The weighted median for US men in CDC’s NHANES survey (2015-2016) is 396 ng/dL. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target.

Our sources are split. 4 statements from 3 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for 30-year-old male.

Transferrin saturation

percent
  • Lab reference, 20 to 50
  • Our sources’ full range, 20 to 50
  • Where most of them aim, 30 to 40

The weighted median for US adults in CDC’s NHANES survey (2017-2018) is 26 percent. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target.

Our sources are split. 14 statements from 3 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult.

Triglyceride to HDL ratio

ratio
  • Our sources’ full range, 1 to 2
  • Where most of them aim, 1 to 1.5

The weighted median for US adults in CDC’s NHANES survey (2021-2023) is 1.83 ratio. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target. Fasting morning sample.

Targets vary. 5 statements from 3 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult.

Triglycerides

mg/dL
  • Lab reference, 0 to 150
  • Our sources’ full range, 44 to 254
  • Where most of them aim, 80 to 143

The weighted median for US adults in CDC’s NHANES survey (2021-2023) is 96 mg/dL. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target.

Our sources are split. 50 statements from 14 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult population.

TSH

mIU/L
  • Lab reference, 0.4 to 4
  • Our sources’ full range, 0.4 to 10
  • Where most of them aim, 1 to 2.5

The weighted median for US adults in CDC’s NHANES survey (2011-2012) is 1.57 mIU/L. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target.

Our sources are split. 42 statements from 16 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult women.

Uric acid

mg/dL
  • Lab reference, 3.5 to 7.2
  • Our sources’ full range, 3.5 to 6
  • Where most of them aim, 5.25 to 5.88

The weighted median for US adults in CDC’s NHANES survey (2021-2023) is 5.1 mg/dL. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target.

Our sources are split. 8 statements from 3 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for American adults.

Uv index

uv index
  • Our sources’ full range, 0 to 13
  • Where most of them aim, 5.5 to 6

Our sources are split. 8 statements from 5 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult population.

Visceral fat

pounds
  • Our sources’ full range, 1 to 3
  • Where most of them aim, 1 to 3

Our sources broadly agree. 9 statements from 5 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for children on no added sugar diet.

Vitamin c dose

grams per day
  • Our sources’ full range, 2.1 to 10
  • Where most of them aim, 3.05 to 6.05

Our sources are split. 9 statements from 4 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for people who get sick frequently.

Vitamin d blood level

ng/mL
  • Our sources’ full range, 20 to 110
  • Where most of them aim, 30 to 60

The weighted median for US adults in CDC’s NHANES survey (2021-2023) is 29.5 ng/mL. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target.

Our sources are split. 16 statements from 11 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult population.

Vitamin d level

ng/mL
  • Our sources’ full range, 30 to 120
  • Where most of them aim, 47.5 to 50

The weighted median for US adults in CDC’s NHANES survey (2021-2023) is 29.5 ng/mL. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target.

Our sources are split. 12 statements from 5 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult population.

VO2 max

ml/kg/min
  • Our sources’ full range, 40 to 83
  • Where most of them aim, 50 to 83

Our sources broadly agree. 16 statements from 4 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult population.

Waist circumference

inches
  • Our sources’ full range, 0 to 40
  • Where most of them aim, 26.65 to 35

The weighted median for US adults in CDC’s NHANES survey (2021-2023) is 38.7 inches. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target.

Our sources are split. 10 statements from 7 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for women.

Water temperature

degrees fahrenheit
  • Our sources’ full range, 50 to 55
  • Where most of them aim, 50 to 55

Our sources broadly agree. 3 statements from 3 independent voices.

Zinc to copper ratio

ratio
  • Our sources’ full range, 2 to 15
  • Where most of them aim, 6 to 15

The weighted median for US adults in CDC’s NHANES survey (2015-2016) is 0.69 ratio. The shaded interval shows the 5th to 95th percentiles, not a recommended target.

Targets vary. 5 statements from 3 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for people supplementing with zinc under 50 mg/day.

Zone 2 heart rate

percent of maximal heart rate
  • Our sources’ full range, 60 to 70
  • Where most of them aim, 60 to 70

Our sources broadly agree. 3 statements from 3 independent voices.

Some targets here were stated for general adult population.