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Optimizing Metabolic Health to Live a Longer and Healthier Life with Dr. Casey Means

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Oct 9, 2024
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Casey Means, MD
In this engaging conversation, Dr. Casey Means, a Stanford-trained physician and co-founder of Levels, delves into the critical link between metabolic health and chronic disease. She discusses the dangers of ultra-processed foods and advocates for personalization in dietary choices based on individual health metrics. Dr. Means emphasizes the importance of continuous glucose monitoring and offers practical tips on improving metabolic health through meal timing, quality sleep, and exercise. Her insights promote a holistic approach to well-being and tackling today's health challenges.
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INSIGHT

Healthcare Incentives Problem

  • The American healthcare system profits from sickness, not health.
  • This incentivizes treatment over prevention, contributing to America's poor health outcomes despite high costs.
INSIGHT

Metabolic Dysfunction

  • Metabolic dysfunction, the inability to convert food into energy, underlies many chronic diseases.
  • Modern lifestyles damage mitochondria, the energy centers of cells, leading to this dysfunction.
ADVICE

Food Choices

  • Eliminate ultra-processed foods for better health.
  • Choose organic, local, and whole foods whenever possible.
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