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Optimal blood work ranges

Goodtides optimal ranges for 106 blood biomarkers, set against the standard laboratory reference range. Optimal ranges are tighter, wellness-oriented targets drawn from functional & longevity medicine — the range where most people feel and function best, not the disease-flag cutoff.

Goodtides optimal differs from the standard range
Educational reference, not medical advice. Optimal targets are general and can vary by age, sex, training status, and lab method (the Goodtides app adjusts several markers, e.g. ALT and ESR, by age and sex). Always interpret your results with a qualified physician. Goodtides does not diagnose or treat disease.

Metabolic

MarkerUnitStandard referenceGoodtides optimal
Glucosemg/dL65–9972–85
InsulinuIU/mL2.6–24.92.6–5
HbA1c%4–5.64.5–5.2
Uric Acidmg/dL3.5–7.23.5–5.5
C-Peptideng/mL0.8–3.11–2.5
Adiponectinmcg/mL4–208–20
Leptinng/mL1–152–8

Lipids & Cardiovascular

MarkerUnitStandard referenceGoodtides optimal
Total Cholesterolmg/dL100–199140–180
LDLmg/dL50–12950–100
HDLmg/dL40–59>50
Triglyceridesmg/dL35–14935–80
Non-HDLmg/dL50–12950–110
ApoBmg/dL40–12940–80
Lp(a)nmol/L<75<75
hsCRPmg/L0–3<1
ESRmm/h0–150–5
LDL-Pnmol/L<935<935
HDL-Pumol/L>32.8>32.8
Small LDL-Pnmol/L<467<467
Large VLDL-Pnmol/L<3.7<3.7
Lp-PLA2ng/mL<200<150
Oxidized LDLU/L<60<40
Fibrinogenmg/dL150–400200–350
NT-proBNPpg/mL<125<50
HDL Sizenm>8.8>9
Large HDL-Pumol/L>4.8>7.2

Liver

MarkerUnitStandard referenceGoodtides optimal
ALTU/L7–567–25
ASTU/L10–4010–25
GGTU/L9–489–25
ALPU/L44–14735–100
Bilirubinmg/dL0.1–1.20.3–1
Albuming/dL3.5–5.54.2–5
Total Proteing/dL6.1–8.16.9–8.1
Globulin, Totalg/dL1.9–3.72.4–2.8
Bilirubin Directmg/dL0–0.3<0.2
Bilirubin Indirectmg/dL0.2–1.20.3–1.2

Kidney

MarkerUnitStandard referenceGoodtides optimal
eGFRmL/min60–89>90
Creatininemg/dL0.7–1.30.7–1.1
BUNmg/dL6–2010–18

Hormones

MarkerUnitStandard referenceGoodtides optimal
Total Testosteroneng/dL264–916600–900
Free Testosteronepg/mL35–155100–155
Bioavailable Testosteroneng/dL72–235200–350
SHBGnmol/L10–5720–50
LHmIU/mL1.7–8.63–8
FSHmIU/mL1.5–12.42–8
Estradiolpg/mL8–4320–35
DHEA-Smcg/dL80–560200–400
Prolactinng/mL4–15.24–12
Cortisolmcg/dL6.2–19.48–15
IGF-1ng/mL83–456180–300
PSA Totalng/mL<4<2
DHTng/dL12–6520–50
PSA Freeng/mL0–4<1
Progesteroneng/mL0–10–1
AMHng/mL0.5–61.5–4

Thyroid

MarkerUnitStandard referenceGoodtides optimal
TSHmIU/L0.45–4.50.5–2
Free T3pg/mL2–4.43.2–4.2
T4 Totalmcg/dL4.5–126–10
TPO AbIU/mL<9<9
Thyroglobulin AbIU/mL<4<4
Free T4ng/dL0.8–1.81–1.5
T3 Uptake%22–3527–35
Free T4 Index1.4–3.81.7–3.8
Reverse T3ng/dL9–279–18

Vitamins & Nutrients

MarkerUnitStandard referenceGoodtides optimal
Vitamin Dng/mL30–10050–80
Vitamin B12pg/mL232–1245500–1000
Folateng/mL3–2010–25
Homocysteineumol/L5–15<8
Ferritinng/mL30–40050–150
Ironmcg/dL38–16960–120
TIBCmcg/dL250–450250–350
Methylmalonic Acidnmol/L50–37850–250
Folate, RBCng/mL280–903500–800
Vitamin B6ng/mL2–32.810–25
Vitamin Cmg/dL0.2–21–2
Vitamin Emg/L5.5–178–15
Vitamin Kng/mL0.1–2.20.5–2
Magnesium, RBCmg/dL4–6.45–6.4
Seleniummcg/L70–150100–140
Iron Saturation%15–5525–45

Blood Counts

MarkerUnitStandard referenceGoodtides optimal
Hematocrit%38.3–48.640–48
Hemoglobing/dL13–17.714–16.5
RBCM/uL4.14–5.84.5–5.5
WBCK/uL3.4–10.84–7
PlateletsK/uL150–400175–300
MCVfL81.4–101.782–89.9
MCHpg27–3328–31.9
MCHCg/dL31.6–35.434–35.4
RDW%11–1511–12.6
MPVfL7.5–12.57.5–8.2
Neutrophils (abs)cells/uL1500–78001900–4200
Lymphocytes (abs)cells/uL850–39001440–2540
Monocytes (abs)cells/uL200–950200–400
Eosinophils (abs)cells/uL15–50030–200
Basophils (abs)cells/uL0–2000–100

Electrolytes

MarkerUnitStandard referenceGoodtides optimal
Sodiummmol/L136–145137–142
Potassiummmol/L3.5–5.24–4.8
Chloridemmol/L96–106100–104
CO2mmol/L20–2923–28
Calciummg/dL8.5–10.29.2–10
Magnesium, Serummg/dL1.6–2.32–2.3
Phosphorusmg/dL2.5–4.53–4

Autoimmune

MarkerUnitStandard referenceGoodtides optimal
Rheumatoid FactorIU/mL<14<14
Anti-CCPU/mL<20<20
tTG-IgAU/mL<4<4
Deamidated Gliadin IgAU<20<20

Frequently asked

What is the optimal Glucose level?

Goodtides considers an optimal Glucose to be 72–85 mg/dL, tighter than the standard laboratory reference range of 65–99 mg/dL. Optimal ranges are general wellness targets drawn from functional and longevity medicine, not disease cutoffs — individualize with your physician. See the full reference at https://goodtides.shop/blood-reference.html.

What is the optimal HbA1c level?

Goodtides considers an optimal HbA1c to be 4.5–5.2 %, tighter than the standard laboratory reference range of 4–5.6 %. Optimal ranges are general wellness targets drawn from functional and longevity medicine, not disease cutoffs — individualize with your physician. See the full reference at https://goodtides.shop/blood-reference.html.

What is the optimal hsCRP level?

Goodtides considers an optimal hsCRP to be <1 mg/L, tighter than the standard laboratory reference range of 0–3 mg/L. Optimal ranges are general wellness targets drawn from functional and longevity medicine, not disease cutoffs — individualize with your physician. See the full reference at https://goodtides.shop/blood-reference.html.

What is the optimal Triglycerides level?

Goodtides considers an optimal Triglycerides to be 35–80 mg/dL, tighter than the standard laboratory reference range of 35–149 mg/dL. Optimal ranges are general wellness targets drawn from functional and longevity medicine, not disease cutoffs — individualize with your physician. See the full reference at https://goodtides.shop/blood-reference.html.

What is the optimal ApoB level?

Goodtides considers an optimal ApoB to be 40–80 mg/dL, tighter than the standard laboratory reference range of 40–129 mg/dL. Optimal ranges are general wellness targets drawn from functional and longevity medicine, not disease cutoffs — individualize with your physician. See the full reference at https://goodtides.shop/blood-reference.html.

What is the optimal LDL level?

Goodtides considers an optimal LDL to be 50–100 mg/dL, tighter than the standard laboratory reference range of 50–129 mg/dL. Optimal ranges are general wellness targets drawn from functional and longevity medicine, not disease cutoffs — individualize with your physician. See the full reference at https://goodtides.shop/blood-reference.html.

What is the optimal TSH level?

Goodtides considers an optimal TSH to be 0.5–2 mIU/L, tighter than the standard laboratory reference range of 0.45–4.5 mIU/L. Optimal ranges are general wellness targets drawn from functional and longevity medicine, not disease cutoffs — individualize with your physician. See the full reference at https://goodtides.shop/blood-reference.html.

What is the optimal Ferritin level?

Goodtides considers an optimal Ferritin to be 50–150 ng/mL, tighter than the standard laboratory reference range of 30–400 ng/mL. Optimal ranges are general wellness targets drawn from functional and longevity medicine, not disease cutoffs — individualize with your physician. See the full reference at https://goodtides.shop/blood-reference.html.

What is the optimal Vitamin D level?

Goodtides considers an optimal Vitamin D to be 50–80 ng/mL, tighter than the standard laboratory reference range of 30–100 ng/mL. Optimal ranges are general wellness targets drawn from functional and longevity medicine, not disease cutoffs — individualize with your physician. See the full reference at https://goodtides.shop/blood-reference.html.

What is the optimal IGF-1 level?

Goodtides considers an optimal IGF-1 to be 180–300 ng/mL, tighter than the standard laboratory reference range of 83–456 ng/mL. Optimal ranges are general wellness targets drawn from functional and longevity medicine, not disease cutoffs — individualize with your physician. See the full reference at https://goodtides.shop/blood-reference.html.

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