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Apr 2024
1h 25m

The Missing Piece to Better Health | Opt...

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
About this episode

Casey Means, MD is a Stanford-trained physician, Chief Medical Officer and Co-founder of metabolic health company Levels, and Associate Editor of the International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention.

Americans are getting sicker year after year, despite ever-increasing healthcare spending. Dr. Means believes we are focusing on the wrong problem entirely.

Metabolic dysfunction.

In this podcast, expect to learn about the world of cellular health, the five pillars that contribute to optimal function, the best ways to nourish your cells with the right nutrients and foods, the unique needs of women's health, including hormonal considerations and why fasting might not be the best approach for women (especially during pregnancy).

This podcast also sheds light on the connection between fertility and metabolic health and the 5 biomarkers you can get checked for FREE during your yearly physical to gain valuable insights into your metabolic health.

We also touch on how simple changes in your eating habits can significantly lower your risk of disease.

This episode is packed with valuable insights into how you can optimize your metabolism and cellular health for a longer, healthier life.

This episode is brought to you by PaleoValley, LMNT, Timeline, InsideTracker, and 1stPhorm.

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