Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD 126. How to Fix Your Metabolic Health at Any Age
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Jan 1, 2026 Nearly 90% of Americans are metabolically unhealthy without knowing it. Outdated metrics like BMI are critiqued, and the importance of sleep quality is highlighted. Discover frameworks to take control of your health as a 'CEO' using your own data and simple biomarkers. Learn the impact of muscle and toxic exposure, and how to run personal health experiments for better choices. Strategies to track and reduce toxins in your environment are also offered, making health management more personalized and actionable.
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Metabolic Health Is The Core
- Metabolic health is the foundation linking nutrition, muscle, sleep, and stress.
- Improving metabolic health requires addressing multiple systems, not just diet.
Run A Small Core Biomarker Panel
- Get a core panel of ~10–15 blood biomarkers to map your health and ask your doctor to order them.
- Use lab walk-ins, online services, or at-home kits if your doctor won't order tests.
Track Muscle, Not Just Weight
- Buy a bioimpedance scale to track skeletal muscle and fat mass instead of focusing on weight or BMI.
- Prioritize building and maintaining muscle because it drives metabolic health and fat loss.