Episode #216: Metabolic Vulnerability Index with Dr. Darren Schmidt, DC

Why You Should Listen: 

In this episode, you will learn about Metabolic Vulnerability Index (MVX) as an indicator of mortality and longevity.

About My Guest:

My guest for this episode is Dr. Darren Schmidt.  Darren Schmidt, DC is the Founder of The Nutritional Healing Center of Ann Arbor which is the largest non-insurance nutrition clinic in the country.  His purpose is to bankrupt pharmaceutical companies by teaching doctors how to improve health rather than treat symptoms.  He uses new and old clinical discoveries to solve complex chronic illness with only diet and supplements.  He uses MVX Plus, the best lab test to measure longevity and health, and it also directs the treatment plan.

Key Takeaways:

• What is MVX?
• What are the 6 factors and 3 indices that are explored with MVX?
• How might MVX be a better metric for mortality than many conventionally-used metrics today?
• Can MVX be extrapolated to be used as a measure of health and longevity?
• What is GlycA?  What drives it?
• What tools can be used to lower GlycA?
• What is the connection between GlycA and hypercoagulation?
• Why is eGFR and kidney health often used on the context of predicting mortality?
• What is small HDL particle number?  How can it be optimized?
• What is the Inflammation Vulnerability Index?
• What is citrate?  What tools can be used to lower it when elevated?
• What is the connection between citrate and mitochondrial function?
• What is lactic acidosis?
• What is learned from looking at valine, leucine, and isoleucine?
• What steps may be taken if they are high?  If they are low?
• What is the Metabolic Malnutrition Index?
• When might a keto diet be appropriate?
• What does the Metabolic Vulnerability Index tell us?
• Is MVX impacted by genetics or epigenetics?
• What is the 7 Step Blueprint to Optimal Health?
• How do the 7 steps overlap with the 6 MVX factors?

Connect With My Guest: 

TheNutritionalHealingCenter.com

Related Resources:

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Interview Date:

April 21, 2025

Transcript:

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Disclaimer: 

The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.