Episode Highlights With Casey MeansWhy underpowered cells and metabolic dysfunction are the root cause of many of our health problemsThe reason we're getting sicker despite spending more money on healthcareWhy over 90% of adults have markers of metabolic dysfunction Which biomarkers are most helpful and cost-effective for understanding your metabolic healthHow this all relates to hormones, and how PCOS is often connected as wellThe most actionable takeaways on metabolic health that you can do todayResearch suggests that the lowest risk range for HbA1c (hemoglobin A1C) is 5.0 to 5.4 percentThere is no universally accepted optimal range for ApoB, but research suggests <80-90mg/dL is idealResearch 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 diseasesThe optimal range for triglyceride is less than 80 mg/dLThe optimal range for fasting insulin is 2 to 5 uU/mL. Above 10 uU/mL is concerning and above 15 uU/mL is significantly elevatedResources We MentionLevels - (Receive 2 free months of membership when you sign up for the Levels annual membership!)Forever Strong: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well by Dr. Gabrielle LyonWomen, Food, and Hormones: A 4-Week Plan to Achieve Hormonal Balance, Lose Weight, and Feel Like Yourself Again by Sara Gottfried