Adiponectin
A hormone secreted by fat tissue that is associated with insulin sensitivity in research.
What is it
Adiponectin is a hormone produced by adipose tissue. Higher levels have been associated with insulin sensitivity and favorable cardiometabolic profiles in research literature.
Why it's measured
Adiponectin has been studied as a marker of metabolic health, often inversely related to fat mass and insulin resistance.
Reference range
Standard laboratory reference
Context-dependent μg/mL
Reference ranges vary by laboratory. Your individual reference range will appear on your test report and should be interpreted by your physician in the context of your overall health profile.
What results may indicate
Elevated
Has been associated with insulin sensitivity and favorable cardiometabolic outcomes in research literature.
Lower
Has been associated with insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction in published research.
These associations are general. They are not a personal diagnosis or prediction. Discuss your individual results with your physician in the context of your full health profile.
When it's measured
Used in research and specialty clinical settings on metabolic health.
Related markers
Measured in
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