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Barbell Shrugged

Physiology Friday: [Optimal vs. Normal Health] Why Normal Reference Ranges Will Not Lead You to Optimal Health w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash and Dan Garner

Jun 21, 2024
56:28
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Health experts Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash, and Dan Garner discuss the importance of aiming for optimal health markers rather than settling for normal blood panel readings. They explain the differences between optimal and normal health, explore the limitations of normal reference ranges in healthcare, and highlight the significance of individualized optimal health markers for peak performance and well-being.
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Quick takeaways

  • Optimal health markers differ from normal ranges, emphasizing the importance of customized health goals.
  • Maintaining triglycerides between 50s to 90s, homocysteine below 11, and glucose between 80 to 88 is crucial for health.

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Triglycerides

Optimal range for triglycerides is typically between lower 50s to high 90s, as below 50 can start becoming an issue and above 90 can also be problematic.

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