Published: Dec. 20, 2023, 10 a.m.
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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\\xa0
- 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
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