Understanding Metabolic Health and the Power of Walking

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