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Levels builds tech that helps people understand how food affects their metabolic health, empowering others with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve health span. We host in-depth conversations with industry thought leaders with research-backed information, so you can take your health into own hands.
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Connect with us:
Become a Member: https://levels.link/wnl
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@levels
Instagram: https://instagram.com/levels
Twitter: https://twitter.com/levels
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/levels
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@levels
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Sep 12, 2024 • 11min
#264 - How aging and menopause drive muscle loss and fat gain | Dr. Robert Lustig & Ben Grynol
Dr. Robert Lustig, a medical expert on metabolism, joins advocate Ben Grynol to discuss aging's impact on health. They delve into how aging contributes to muscle loss and fat gain, particularly during menopause. The duo highlights the role of insulin resistance and the significant hormonal changes women face. They also provide practical lifestyle tips to mitigate menopause's effects on metabolic health, emphasizing the importance of maintaining muscle mass and monitoring glucose levels for overall well-being.
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Aug 29, 2024 • 37min
#263 - How do macronutrients affect your blood sugar and metabolic health? | Dr. Robert Lustig & Ben Grynol
Dr. Robert Lustig, a leading expert in metabolic health, joins Ben Grynol, a health strategies advocate, for a compelling discussion on nutrition's impact on metabolic health. They delve into the specific roles of macronutrients, highlighting protein's ability to prevent age-related muscle loss and the surprising effects of dietary fats on glucose levels. They also emphasize the critical role of fiber in gut health and its benefits in reducing blood sugar responses. Listeners gain practical insights into enhancing their diet for better overall well-being.
Aug 15, 2024 • 17min
#262 - How do lifestyle changes affect your metabolic health? | Dr. Robert Lustig & Ben Grynol
Dr. Robert Lustig, a leading expert in metabolic health and nutrition, teams up with Ben Grynol, who delves into the impact of lifestyle choices on health. They discuss the benefits of exercise versus diet for fat loss and insulin sensitivity. Listeners learn how different factors like stress, sleep, and even sauna use can affect glucose levels. They also explore the link between cortisol and sleep deprivation, revealing how these factors can disrupt metabolic well-being and influence hunger.
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Aug 1, 2024 • 1h 9min
#261 - Uric acid-raising foods to avoid for metabolic, gut, and overall health | Dr. David Perlmutter & Dr. Casey Means
Dr. David Perlmutter, a neuro-nutrition expert, and Dr. Casey Means, a health optimization advocate, discuss the dangers of high uric acid levels. They explore how purine-rich foods and fructose can worsen metabolic health and contribute to conditions like Alzheimer’s. Key differences between whole fruits and juices are highlighted, along with the impact of alcohol and ultra-processed foods. The conversation unveils the gut-immune connection, stressing the importance of diet in preventing leaky gut and inflammatory diseases.
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Jul 11, 2024 • 12min
#260 - Why high insulin levels drive fat storage and weight gain and what you can do | Dr. Robert Lustig & Ben Grynol
Dr. Robert Lustig and Ben Grynol discuss how high insulin levels drive fat gain and weight issues. They explain the dual functions of insulin, the vicious cycle of insulin resistance, and how diet changes can lower insulin levels for fat loss.
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Jul 4, 2024 • 1h 1min
#259 - What being ‘postdiabetic,’ rather than prediabetic, means and how to get there | Eric Edmeades & Ben Grynol
Eric Edmeades and Ben Grynol discuss the shift from prediabetic to postdiabetic, focusing on healthy glucose levels and insulin response. They talk about reversing type 2 diabetes, Wildfit program, and changing relationship with food. The podcast explores the makings of obesity epidemic, fuel sources, and consequences of type 2 diabetes.
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Jun 20, 2024 • 33min
#258 - What are glucose and insulin and why do they matter for health? | Dr. Robert Lustig & Ben Grynol
Dr. Robert Lustig and Ben Grynol discuss the functions of glucose, the implications of reactive hypoglycemia, understanding glycemic index and load, how insulin drives fat storage, the damage caused by glucose spikes, effects of eating late before bed, healthy glucose levels, and the importance of managing insulin resistance for overall health.
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Jun 14, 2024 • 1h 4min
#257 - Join the “Good Energy” Levels book club and take charge of your health | Dr. Casey Means & Dr. Robert Lustig
Dr. Casey Means and Dr. Robert Lustig discuss the book 'Good Energy' focusing on using food as medicine to improve health, reducing ultra-processed foods, different types of exercise for mitochondria, rebranding healthcare, and children's nutritional needs through functional medicine.
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Jun 6, 2024 • 10min
#256 - How quickly can you change your metabolic health and how long does it last? | Dr. Robert Lustig & Ben Grynol
Dr. Robert Lustig and Ben Grynol discuss the importance of metabolic health in the US, how to determine metabolic status, and fixing metabolism quickly. They highlight the impact of lifestyle habits on maintaining metabolic health and stress the significance of consistent habits. The conversation covers topics like the role of insulin in fat growth, using glucose as a proxy for fasting insulin, and the necessity of lifestyle changes for long-term metabolic health.
May 31, 2024 • 1h 40min
#255 - Why you might be a lean mass hyper-responder if you go keto but have high cholesterol | Dave Feldman, Dr. Nick Norwitz & Dr. Dominic D’Agostino
Dave Feldman, Dr. Nick Norwitz & Dr. Dominic D’Agostino discuss the lean mass hyper-responder phenotype, Oreo vs statin study, role of exercise, alarming LDL levels, gym hypothesis, and the need for further research on ketogenic diets and cholesterol impact on health.
