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Optimizing Metabolic Health to Live a Longer and Healthier Life with Dr. Casey Means
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Ok - Optimize Your Health: Know Your Metabolic Markers
Metabolic syndrome is identified by a combination of five key health markers: fasting glucose, triglyceride levels, HDL cholesterol, waist circumference, and blood pressure, with a diagnosis requiring three or more abnormal readings. Approximately 93% of American adults exhibit some form of metabolic dysfunction, indicating that even suboptimal levels in these markers are widespread. Optimal values include triglycerides under 150 mg/dL, fasting glucose under 100 mg/dL, blood pressure below 120/80 mmHg (or 130/85 mmHg), HDL cholesterol above 50 mg/dL for women and 40 mg/dL for men, and waist circumference under 35 inches for women and 40 inches for men. Many health professionals consider even these threshold values too lenient, suggesting more stringent targets for triglycerides. To further assess metabolic health, ancillary tests such as hemoglobin A1C, ApoB, fasting insulin, and liver function tests (AST, ALT, GGT) are recommended. Fasting insulin is particularly important for early indicators of metabolic dysfunction, while liver function tests (including GGT, an oxidative stress marker) provide insight into metabolism and cellular health. Regular testing of these 10 to 12 markers every six months can significantly enhance understanding and management of metabolic health.
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