The 12 Most Important Health Metrics That Predict Longevity (What Actually Matters Beyond Weight)
The Dr. Josh Axe Show
Blood sugar and A1C targets
Josh discusses glucose, A1C (optimal 4.8–5.3), and why blood sugar control outranks cholesterol for metabolic health.
What if the numbers your doctor says are “normal” are actually missing the biggest warning signs about your future health? The truth is, you can have perfect labs and still be quietly heading toward fatigue, infertility, heart disease, or accelerated aging. In this episode, I’m revealing the 12 powerful metrics that actually predict how long—and how well—you’ll live.
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