Hormones
7 articles on Hormones in the Lab2go blog, newest first.
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Understanding Thyroid Values: TSH, Free T3, Free T4
TSH alone is not enough. Reference 0.4-4.0, optimal 1.0-2.0 mIU/L. Why you need fT3, fT4, and TPO antibodies — and how to catch subclinical thyroid issues.
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Hashimoto Thyroiditis: Antibodies Explained & Tracked
TPO above 100 IU/ml, TSH above 2.0 mIU/l? How to catch Hashimoto early, interpret antibodies and lower them with selenium, vitamin D and zinc.
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Insulin Resistance: Spot It Early With HOMA-IR & Fasting Values
Fasting insulin below 5 µIU/ml, HOMA-IR under 1? Spot insulin resistance years before HbA1c rises and turn it around.
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Estrogen Dominance: Spot the Imbalance and Rebalance
PMS, breast tenderness, fibroids? How to spot relative estrogen dominance via the E2/progesterone ratio and rebalance with liver detox and gut support.
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Cortisol & Stress: What Your Blood Work Reveals
Morning 5–25 µg/dl? How to measure and interpret cortisol, spot HPA dysregulation and lower chronic stress with evidence.
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Testosterone Optimization: What Blood Values Reveal
Total T below 300 ng/dl? How to read your hormone values, optimize naturally through sleep, training and micronutrients, and know when TRT makes sense.
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Zinc & Selenium: Immune System and Thyroid Support
Zinc 15–30 mg, selenium 100–200 µg per day. How to cover your needs, choose the right form and avoid overdosing.