From a longevity perspective, optimizing metabolic health is one of the most important things to do because metabolic disease is a major driver of the three diseases that are killing about 80% of people in the West:
- Cardiovascular disease (stroke, heart attack) (50%)
- Cancer (25%)
- Neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., Alzheimer’s) (5–10%)
If my metabolic state is “crap”, this is going to increase the risk for each of these three plagues of modern civilization.
What is metabolic health exactly?
In short, metabolic health determines how capable my body is at partitioning and using energy. Ideal metabolic health would include good insulin sensitivity, great metabolic flexibility, and adequate nutrient partitioning. I will briefly discuss all three of them.
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