The Root Cause Medicine Podcast

Take Control of Your Metabolic Health Today with Dr. Casey Means: Episode Rerun

Oct 3, 2024
In a fascinating discussion, Dr. Casey Means, a Stanford-trained physician and Co-Founder of Levels, dives into the intricacies of metabolic health. She emphasizes the critical role lab tests play in assessing metabolic health, especially for women during pregnancy and menopause. Exploring the rise of prediabetes, she highlights how awareness and education can empower individuals to take control of their health. Dr. Means also showcases the benefits of continuous glucose monitors for personalized nutritional insights, paving the way for enhanced overall well-being.
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INSIGHT

What Is Metabolic Health?

  • Metabolic health means how efficiently our cells convert food into energy using ATP.
  • Dysfunction here leads to underpowered cells, causing symptoms and chronic diseases, especially in modern lifestyles.
ANECDOTE

From Surgeon to Metabolic Evangelist

  • Dr. Casey Means transitioned from ENT surgery to metabolic health after realizing surgery treats symptoms, not root causes.
  • She found chronic inflammation linked to cellular energy issues, fueling her metabolic health focus.
ADVICE

Lab Tests To Assess Metabolism

  • Test your metabolic health with fasting glucose, cholesterol panel, fasting insulin, and HSCRP regularly.
  • Aim for lower glucose (70-85 mg/dL), triglycerides under 100 mg/dL, high HDL (60-90), and low inflammation markers.
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