You finally got your testosterone lab results back. You scan the page... numbers everywhere... and maybe next to "Total Testosterone" it even says "Normal."

But here’s the thing:
Normal doesn't always mean optimal.

At AlphaMD.org, we believe you deserve to truly understand what your labs are telling you — not just take a number at face value. Let’s break it down.

Total Testosterone vs. Free Testosterone: What's the Difference?

Most labs focus heavily on Total Testosterone (TT). This measures the total amount of testosterone in your bloodstream — but much of it is bound to proteins like SHBG (sex hormone-binding globulin) and albumin.

Bound testosterone is inactive.
It’s like having money locked away in a vault you can’t spend.

What really matters for how you feel is Free Testosterone (FT) — the small fraction that’s unbound and bioavailable for your body to actually use.

Quick Tip:
You could have a "normal" total testosterone but still have low free testosterone — and feel all the classic symptoms of Low T.

Understanding the Numbers: What’s "Normal" Anyway?

Here’s where it gets tricky.
Most lab "normal ranges" for testosterone are based on the general population — which includes a lot of men who are tired, overweight, and unhealthy.

Typical ranges for Total Testosterone might be:

• Normal: 300 – 1,000 ng/dL
• Optimal: 600 – 900 ng/dL (for healthy, energized men)

For Free Testosterone:

• Normal: 5 – 20 ng/dL
• Optimal: 15 – 25 ng/dL (depending on age and goals)

At AlphaMD.org, we focus on how you feel and what your numbers say.
Because your goal isn’t just being "not deficient" — it’s feeling fully alive, clear, strong, and energetic.

Other Important Markers We Look At

Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin (SHBG):
If your SHBG is high, it can "trap" your testosterone, lowering your free T even if total T looks fine.

Estradiol (E2):
Estrogen is important for men too — but too much or too little can cause symptoms like mood swings, water retention, or libido issues.

Luteinizing Hormone (LH) & Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH):
These help us understand if your low testosterone is due to a signal problem from the brain or an issue with the testicles themselves.

Why Most Primary Doctors Might Miss This

Many general practitioners simply check Total Testosterone, glance at the lab range, and if you're anywhere "inside the lines," they tell you you're fine — even if you feel awful.

"My doctor said my testosterone was 'normal,' but I was exhausted, foggy, and miserable. AlphaMD actually listened — and explained what was really going on." — B., 39

You deserve better.
You deserve a doctor who reads between the lines — and understands what true optimization looks like.

Understanding Your Labs is Power.

At AlphaMD.org, we don’t just treat numbers.
We treat you — your symptoms, your lifestyle, your goals.

Your labs are a powerful tool to uncover what’s happening in your body. And when you combine smart lab analysis with expert care, you unlock the ability to feel, think, and perform at your best.

Ready to take a deeper look into your health?
👉 [Schedule your consultation with AlphaMD.org today.]