Are You “Metabolically Healthy”? - Part 2

And how to boost your life. And how to boost your life. Dr. Anil Bajnath explains more on how to support a healthy metabolism. [Clear Health Now logo] Are You “Metabolically Healthy”? - Part 2 Anil Bajnath, MD | June 23, 2022 | Baltimore, MD Dear Longevity Insider,Metabolic health is directly influenced by inflammation and insulin resistance. Inflammation is a natural response of your body to protect itself from infection or injury. However, when inflammation becomes chronic, it can lead to a variety of health problems. Chronic inflammation has been linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and other chronic conditions. One way to measure inflammation is with a blood test called C-reactive protein (CRP). CRP is a protein that is produced by your liver in response to inflammation. A high level of CRP in your blood can be an indicator of chronic inflammation.Insulin ResistanceInsulin resistance is when your body becomes less sensitive to the hormone insulin. Insulin is important because it helps regulate blood sugar levels. When you eat, your blood sugar rises and insulin is released to help transport the sugar into your cells for energy. However, if you are insulin resistant, your body doesn't respond as well to insulin and the sugar remains in your blood. Over time, this can lead to type 2 diabetes. You can test for insulin resistance with a blood test called fasting blood sugar. If your fasting blood sugar is greater than 100 mg/dL, it may be an indication of insulin resistance.Risk Factors for Metabolic Health Problems There are a number of factors that can increase your risk for developing metabolic health problems. Some of these factors include: - Obesity - Lack of physical activity - Poor diet - Stress - Smoking - Excessive alcohol consumption If you have any of these risk factors, it's important to take steps to improve your metabolic health. Making lifestyle changes, such as eating a healthy diet and getting regular exercise, can help reduce your risk for metabolic health problems.Conclusion What does it mean to be "metabolically healthy?" In short, it means having ideal levels of blood sugar, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, blood pressure, and waist circumference without using medications. But there's more to it than that. What you do daily —or don't do—can greatly affect your metabolic health. To maintain a healthy metabolism, it's important to: - Eat a healthy diet. - Get regular exercise. - Avoid smoking. - Limit alcohol consumption. - Manage stress levels. If you have any of the risk factors for metabolic health problems — such as obesity, lack of physical activity, poor diet, stress, smoking, or excessive alcohol consumption — it's important to take steps to improve your metabolic health. Making lifestyle changes, such as eating a healthy diet and getting regular exercise, can help reduce your risk for metabolic health problems. To your longevity, [anil bajnath signature] Anil Bajnath MD CEO/Founder, Institute for Human Optimization Chief Medical Officer, Longevity Insider HQ --------------------------------------------------------------- This email was sent to {EMAIL}. It is not our intention to send email to anyone who doesn't want it. If you're not sure why you've received this e-letter, or no longer wish to receive it, you may [unsubscribe here](, and view our privacy policy and information on how to manage your subscription. To ensure that you receive future issues of Clear Health Now, please add customerservice@newvitalitycenter.com to your address book or whitelist within your spam settings. For customer service questions or issues, please contact us for assistance. Longevity Insider HQ, Copyright © 2022. All rights reserved. 3 E. Read Street, Baltimore, MD 21202. For customer service, call (844) 491-5756. The content of this site may not be redistributed without the express written consent of Longevity Insider HQ. Individual editorials, articles and essays appearing on this site may be republished, but only with full attribution of both the author and Longevity Insider HQ as well as a link the website. None of these statements have been approved by the FDA to diagnose or treat any disease. Always consult with a trusted medical professional before starting or changing a health regimen. [Full Disclaimer](