Metabolic Dysfunction and Lessons From the Largest Glucose Dataset in the World with Dr. Casey Means

Episode Highlights With Casey Means Why underpowered cells and metabolic dysfunction are the root cause of many of our health problems The reason we're getting sicker despite spending more money on healthcare Why over 90% of adults have markers of metabolic dysfunction Which biomarkers are most helpful and cost-effective for understanding your metabolic health How this all relates to hormones, and how PCOS is often connected as well The most actionable takeaways on metabolic health that you can do today Research suggests that the lowest risk range for HbA1c (hemoglobin A1C) is 5.0 to 5.4 percent There is no universally accepted optimal range for ApoB, but research suggests <80-90mg/dL is ideal Research suggests that keeping uric acid less than 5 mg/dL for men and 2 to 4 mg/dL for women is associated with the lowest development of cardiometabolic diseases The optimal range for triglyceride is less than 80 mg/dL The optimal range for fasting insulin is 2 to 5 uU/mL. Above 10 uU/mL is concerning and above 15 uU/mL is significantly elevated Resources We Mention Levels - (Receive 2 free months of membership when you sign up for the Levels annual membership!) Forever Strong: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Women, Food, and Hormones: A 4-Week Plan to Achieve Hormonal Balance, Lose Weight, and Feel Like Yourself Again by Sara Gottfried