Metabolic Health Archives

Metabolic Health

Women's Health

What half of women in America will die of—and how to prevent it

Functional medicine leader Dr. Sara Gottfried discusses the unique health challenges many women face and how they can reclaim a sense of aliveness.

The Levels Team

December 12, 2022

23 minutes read

Metabolic Basics

The Explainer

5 Subtle signs of poor metabolic health

Metabolic dysfunction can take many forms and creep up slowly. Here are some symptoms to watch for, and ways to maintain optimal metabolic health

Naomi Barr

December 9, 2022

8 min read

Rich Joseph, MD

8 min read

What is metabolic rate? Plus, common metabolism myths

Metabolic Health

Ask The Expert

What is metabolic rate? Plus, common metabolism myths

Dr. Ben Bikman explains the fundamentals about this concept and what contributes to how “fast” or “slow” one’s metabolism may be.

Ben Bikman, PhD

December 5, 2022

4 min read

Metabolic Health

Metabolic Markers

The 2023 Levels Guide to uric acid

Traditionally considered problematic only along with gout or kidney stones, uric acid is now thought to play a key role in metabolic health.

The Levels Team

December 3, 2022

7 min read

David Perlmutter, MD

7 min read

Metabolic Health

Monthly Review

The Month in Metabolic Health: November 2022

In this monthly article, we sum up our favorite stories, research, podcasts, and videos—from Levels and elsewhere—across metabolic health.

The Levels Team

November 30, 2022

5 min read

Why ApoB may be a better cholesterol marker

Metabolic Health

Metabolic Markers

Why ApoB may be a better cholesterol marker

ApoB reveals more about heart health than traditional cholesterol tests—but most people haven’t heard of it. Here’s why that's changing.

The Levels Team

November 24, 2022

8 min read

Taylor Sittler, MD

8 min read

What does glucose in my urine mean for my health?

Metabolic Health

Ask The Expert

What does glucose in my urine mean for my health?

Dr. Ben Bikman discusses how glucose can get into your urine, what it means, and what to do if your levels test high.

Ben Bikman, PhD

November 18, 2022

3 min read

Metabolic Health

Metabolic Markers

What is HbA1c, and why does it matter?

Unlike other blood sugar tests, HbA1c reflects your average glucose levels over time. Here's why it's a useful marker for minding blood sugar.

The Levels Team

November 4, 2022

7 min read

Dr. Robert Lustig

7 min read

Metabolic Health

Monthly Review

The Month in Metabolic Health: October 2022

In this monthly article, we sum up our favorite stories, research, podcasts, and videos—from Levels and elsewhere—across metabolic health.

The Levels Team

October 31, 2022

5 min read

Metabolic Health

Micronutrient Spotlight

Do you get enough magnesium? Why it matters for metabolic health

Magnesium plays a critical role in insulin sensitivity, energy production, muscle function, and more—and many of us aren’t getting enough

Gretchen Lidicker

October 15, 2022

7 min read

Rich Joseph, MD

7 min read

Metabolic Health

Expert Q&A

How med schools approach metabolic health, nutrition, & behavior change

Recent medical school graduate Dr. Elias Eid sits down with Dr. Kelley-Chew, Levels’s head of clinical product, to discuss training, personalized insight, and the future of CGMs.

The Levels Team

October 14, 2022

19 minutes read

Metabolic Health

Metabolic Markers

What is hsCRP, and why does it matter?

This blood test helps reveal inflammation, a key driver of metabolic dysfunction and other conditions. Here’s how to understand your results.

The Levels Team

October 10, 2022

6 min read

Dr. Ami Kapadia

6 min read

Why women have higher cardiovascular risk than you think

Women's Health

My Perspective

Why women have higher cardiovascular risk than you think

Levels advisor Sara Gottfried on why cardiometabolic disease is so common—and so overlooked—in women.

Olivia Cassano

October 4, 2022

3 min read

Metabolic Health Basics

11 Common questions about food choices, blood sugar and Levels

Metabolic Basics

The Explainer

11 Common questions about food choices, blood sugar and Levels

Quick answers to queries like why we measure glucose, how to avoid blood-sugar spikes, and when you can get Levels for yourself

The Levels Team

January 8, 2021

8 min read

Metabolic Basics

Ultimate Guide

8 Reasons glucose is worth measuring

Glucose is only one piece of the metabolic health puzzle, but it’s an important one. Here’s why we believe in glucose monitoring for more people.

Ceri Perkins

November 22, 2021

14 min read

Rich Joseph, MD

14 min read

Metabolic Health

The Explainer

How to reverse prediabetes

Prediabetes is not just a warning diagnosis—it’s a severe metabolic disorder. Fortunately, you can reverse prediabetes with lifestyle and diet changes.

Jessica Migala

August 19, 2021

13 min read

Sara Szal Gottfried, MD

13 min read

The 2023 Levels Guide to understanding your cholesterol panel and blood tests

Metabolic Health

Metabolic Markers

The 2023 Levels Guide to understanding your cholesterol panel and blood tests

The "normal" ranges for cholesterol and other blood tests are far from optimal. We asked eight leading metabolic health experts what you should really aim for.

The Levels Team

October 22, 2021

29 min read

Women's Health

Expert Q&A

What half of women in America will die of—and how to prevent it

Functional medicine leader Dr. Sara Gottfried discusses the unique health challenges many women face and how they can reclaim a sense of aliveness.

The Levels Team

December 12, 2022

23 minutes read

Metabolic Basics

The Explainer

5 Subtle signs of poor metabolic health

Metabolic dysfunction can take many forms and creep up slowly. Here are some symptoms to watch for, and ways to maintain optimal metabolic health

Naomi Barr

December 9, 2022

8 min read

Rich Joseph, MD

8 min read

Metabolic Health

Ask The Expert

What is metabolic rate? Plus, common metabolism myths

Dr. Ben Bikman explains the fundamentals about this concept and what contributes to how “fast” or “slow” one’s metabolism may be.

Ben Bikman, PhD

December 5, 2022

4 min read

Metabolic Health

Metabolic Markers

The 2023 Levels Guide to uric acid

Traditionally considered problematic only along with gout or kidney stones, uric acid is now thought to play a key role in metabolic health.

The Levels Team

December 3, 2022

7 min read

David Perlmutter, MD

7 min read

Metabolic Health

Monthly Review

The Month in Metabolic Health: November 2022

In this monthly article, we sum up our favorite stories, research, podcasts, and videos—from Levels and elsewhere—across metabolic health.

The Levels Team

November 30, 2022

5 min read

Metabolic Health

Metabolic Markers

Why ApoB may be a better cholesterol marker

ApoB reveals more about heart health than traditional cholesterol tests—but most people haven’t heard of it. Here’s why that's changing.

The Levels Team

November 24, 2022

8 min read

Taylor Sittler, MD

8 min read

Metabolic Health

Ask The Expert

What does glucose in my urine mean for my health?

Dr. Ben Bikman discusses how glucose can get into your urine, what it means, and what to do if your levels test high.

Ben Bikman, PhD

November 18, 2022

3 min read

Metabolic Health

Metabolic Markers

What is HbA1c, and why does it matter?

Unlike other blood sugar tests, HbA1c reflects your average glucose levels over time. Here's why it's a useful marker for minding blood sugar.

The Levels Team

November 4, 2022

7 min read

Dr. Robert Lustig

7 min read

Metabolic Health

Monthly Review

The Month in Metabolic Health: October 2022

In this monthly article, we sum up our favorite stories, research, podcasts, and videos—from Levels and elsewhere—across metabolic health.

The Levels Team

October 31, 2022

5 min read

Metabolic Health

Micronutrient Spotlight

Do you get enough magnesium? Why it matters for metabolic health

Magnesium plays a critical role in insulin sensitivity, energy production, muscle function, and more—and many of us aren’t getting enough

Gretchen Lidicker

October 15, 2022

7 min read

Rich Joseph, MD

7 min read

Metabolic Health

Expert Q&A

How med schools approach metabolic health, nutrition, & behavior change

Recent medical school graduate Dr. Elias Eid sits down with Dr. Kelley-Chew, Levels’s head of clinical product, to discuss training, personalized insight, and the future of CGMs.

The Levels Team

October 14, 2022

19 minutes read