The Month in Metabolic Health: February 2023
In this monthly article, we round up our favorite stories, research, podcasts, and videos—from Levels and elsewhere—across metabolic health.
Four Top Stories on Metabolic Insights:
11 dips and spreads that support metabolic health
From zesty salsa to creamy tzatziki, these flavorful options pack nutrients that support more stable blood glucose.
Is your annual physical enough? Here's what it may miss
For many of us, our annual checkup is our only chance to measure our long-term health. Here's how to get the most out of that visit.
How to make your preferred diet more metabolically healthy
There's no one perfect diet for optimal metabolic health, but there are some fundamental principles you can follow, whatever your nutritional approach.
What is carb cycling and how does it impact metabolic health?
Switching between periods of low- and higher-carb intake may improve performance, gut health, and more. Find out if a carb-cycling plan is right for you.
Research Studies That Caught Our Eye
Both short and long sleep durations may increase metabolic syndrome risk, study concludes
tl;dr: A study of 3,816 adults aged 18-24 finds a heightened risk for metabolic syndrome in people who sleep less than 7 or more than 9 hours nightly, compared to those who sleep 7-8 hours. This confirms existing research showing that metabolic health goes hand in hand with healthy sleep habits.
(NutraIngredients Europe) (Original Study)
Artificial light affects glucose metabolism[
](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-09-muscle-glucose-fat-fuel-metabolism.amp)
tl;dr: In mice, exposure to artificial light can lead to decreased glucose tolerance. A new study attributes this effect to the direct stimulation of neural circuits, rather than interference with circadian rhythms.
(News Medical) (Original Study)
