Blood Urea Nitrogen

also known as BUN

NORMAL_RANGE
7 – 20 mg/dL
UNIT
mg/dL

/WHAT_IT_IS

BUN measures nitrogen waste from protein metabolism. Elevated with kidney issues, dehydration, or high protein intake.

/NORMAL_RANGE

Reference: 7–20 mg/dL.

What does high BUN mean?

  • +Dehydration, high protein intake, kidney dysfunction, GI bleeding.

What does low BUN mean?

  • +Low protein intake, liver disease, overhydration.

/ON_TRT

High protein diets common among TRT users routinely push BUN to the upper end of normal without indicating problems.

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/TRACK_THIS

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Last reviewed: 2026-06-04 · MyTRT does not provide medical advice. Always consult your physician.