Episode Highlights With Casey Means

Why underpowered cells and metabolic dysfunction are the root cause of many of our health problems
The reason we're getting sicker despite spending more money on healthcare
Why over 90% of adults have markers of metabolic dysfunction
Which biomarkers are most helpful and cost-effective for understanding your metabolic health
How this all relates to hormones, and how PCOS is often connected as well
The most actionable takeaways on metabolic health that you can do today
Research suggests that the lowest risk range for HbA1c (hemoglobin A1C) is 5.0 to 5.4 percent
There is no universally accepted optimal range for ApoB, but research suggests <80-90mg/dL is ideal
Research suggests that keeping uric acid less than 5 mg/dL for men and 2 to 4 mg/dL for women is associated with the lowest development of cardiometabolic diseases
The optimal range for triglyceride is less than 80 mg/dL
The optimal range for fasting insulin is 2 to 5 uU/mL. Above 10 uU/mL is concerning and above 15 uU/mL is significantly elevated

Resources We Mention

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