• what are the values I should have in those tests?

  • Andrew Huberman hasn't provided specific values for all the various tests in the suggested blood panels. However, general medical guidelines typically outline the following reference ranges:

    Basic Metabolic Panel

    • Fasting Glucose: 70-100 mg/dL
    • Hemoglobin A1c: Below 5.7% for non-diabetics
    • Total Cholesterol: Below 200 mg/dL
    • HDL Cholesterol: Above 40 mg/dL for men, and above 50 mg/dL for women
    • Triglycerides: Below 150 mg/dL
    • Blood Pressure: Below 120/80 mmHg

    Advanced Recommendations

    • Apolipoprotein B (ApoB): Below 100 mg/dL
    • Uric Acid: 3.5-7.2 mg/dL for men, 2.6-6.0 mg/dL for women
    • Fasting Insulin: 2-20 µU/mL
    • High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP): Below 1.0 mg/L indicates low cardiovascular risk
    • Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT): 0-30 U/L

    Hormone Panel

    • IGF-1: Varies by age and sex, typically 100-300 ng/mL for adults
    • Total Testosterone: 300-1,000 ng/dL for men
    • Free Testosterone: 5-21 ng/dL for men
    • Estradiol (Estrogen): 10-50 pg/mL for men, varies for women by menstrual phase
    • Dihydrotestosterone (DHT): 30-85 ng/dL for men
    • Cortisol: 10-20 mcg/dL in the morning
    • LDL Cholesterol: Below 100 mg/dL
    • Sex Hormone-binding Globulin (SHBG): 10-57 nmol/L

    Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized information and reference ranges suitable for your specific health profile. If you're looking for detailed norms and Dr. Huberman's insights, checking with a healthcare professional is advisable since they can tailor advice based on the latest medical research and your personal health status.

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