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Transform Your Metabolic Health & Longevity by Knowing Your Unique Biology | Dr. Michael Snyder

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Sep 8, 2025
Dr. Michael Snyder, a Stanford genetics professor, shares insights on optimizing metabolic health through personalized nutrition. He discusses the importance of knowing your glucose response type and highlights key ages for health interventions. Listeners learn how food affects energy levels and sleep quality, and the benefits of post-meal walks for glucose control. Snyder also delves into ageotypes, the impact of genetics on longevity, and how environmental factors like air quality influence health outcomes. A fascinating exploration of individualized wellness strategies!
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Individual Biology Drives Food Responses

  • People vary widely in how specific foods affect their glucose and insulin responses.
  • Genetic, proteomic and microbiome differences explain why a food raises glucose in one person but not another.
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Measure Glucose With A CGM

  • Use a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to see real-time glucose responses to specific foods and activities.
  • Aim to keep glucose generally between ~70–140 mg/dL and track spikes longer than ~30–60 minutes.
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Identify Your Personal Carb Triggers

  • Use CGMs to discover which specific carbohydrates spike you (e.g., potato vs grape spikers) instead of relying on glycemic-index tables.
  • Personalize food choices by testing single foods in isolation with a CGM.
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