Dr. Casey Means uses these five key biomarkers to determine if a person is metabolically healthy. Do you make the cut?
- An HDL level above 50 for women or above 40 for men. HDL stands for high-density lipoprotein.
- A fasting glucose level of under 100 milligrams per deciliter.
- A triglyceride level of less than 150 milligrams per deciliter.
- Blood pressure under 120/85.
- A waist circumference of less than 35 inches for women and less than 40 inches for men.
Dr. Means cites research that indicates that approximately 93% of adults are not metabolically healthy, which lays the groundwork for a variety of health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, dementia, and cancer.
Strangely, according to these markers, I’m actually in a healthy range … cancer and all. 🤔
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