August on the Insight into Health podcast is all about “demystifying metabolism,” starting with Metabolism 101.
I talked about what metabolism is, the dynamic ways it works to keep you alive, and how referring to metabolism as “slow” or “fast” misses the mark.
As referenced in the episode:
Metabolic Syndrome: Having three or more of these risk factors increases your risk for heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic health conditions:
Abdominal fat: Waist circumference over 40” for men or 35” for women
High blood pressure: Readings of 130/85 mmHg or higher
High blood sugar: Fasting glucose of 100 mg/dL or higher
High triglycerides: Blood levels of 150 mg/dL or higher
Low HDL cholesterol: Under 40 mg/dL for men or 50 mg/dL for women
Thanks for being here,
~Allison
