Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD 15. How to Reverse Metabolic Syndrome
Dec 12, 2024
Discover the crucial link between metabolic health and chronic diseases affecting millions. Learn how mitochondria power your metabolism and why tracking key biomarkers is essential. Uncover the transformative role of continuous glucose monitors in managing your health. Get practical tips to stabilize energy levels, flatten glucose spikes, and embrace healthy lifestyle changes. With actionable strategies for diet, exercise, and stress management, this discussion empowers you to take control of your metabolic health and enhance your vitality.
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Metabolic Health and Disease
- Metabolic health is the root cause of all chronic diseases, including heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
- Metabolic syndrome, or Syndrome X, is a cluster of conditions linked to insulin resistance.
Mitochondria's Role
- Mitochondria, the powerhouses of cells, convert food into energy.
- Poor diet, stress, and lack of exercise damage mitochondria, leading to fatigue and metabolic disease.
Key Biomarkers
- Check blood biomarkers early and often to detect metabolic disease before symptoms appear.
- Insist your doctor checks fasting glucose, hemoglobin A1c, fasting insulin, and triglycerides.
