Did you know that less than 10% of Americans are classified as "metabolically healthy"? In this episode, learn what metabolic health means and discover actionable steps you can take today to improve your numbers. We’ll cover essential areas of metabolic health including blood sugar, cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure, and body fat—focusing on easy-to-implement lifestyle changes that make a significant impact.
In this episode:
- Understanding Metabolic Health: Key metrics and their importance
- Improving Core Areas: Blood sugar, cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure, and body fat
- Lifestyle Changes: Practical tips for effective and sustainable improvements
Please note: this podcast was originally released under a different brand name. As of September 16, 2025, the brand has been renamed. Special thanks to @annabcalligraphy for this week’s artwork, featuring the message: "Progress, not perfection". If you'd like to show your support with a one-time or monthly donation, please visit: https://ko-fi.com/metabolicphd.
Additional resources:
Watch previous episodes of the Optimizing Metabolic Health Podcast mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJc0Lc-M4gGI53qcYKvUFoxkbP0XUuPxu
Resources to quit smoking:
https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/quit-smoking/
Timestamps:
(00:00:18) Episode introduction: metabolic health
(00:01:55) Optimal levels of blood glucose, lipids, body fat and blood pressure
(00:05:15) National metabolic health statistics
(00:08:05) 7 Metabolic health tips to start today
(00:14:31) Summary of tips, closing
ABOUT US:
Welcome to Optimizing Metabolic Health! I'm Dr. Erin Glynn, PhD, and I've studied and researched metabolism, exercise physiology, weight management, and metabolic disease for over 20 years.
My YouTube channel and podcast are here to provide credible, no-hype health and nutrition information to help people craft their own sustainable, healthy lifestyles for long-term health. We appreciate everyone here with the desire to learn and improve their health!
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