LEVELS – Metabolic Insights
This feed contains audio articles from the Levels Blog, a leading source of research-backed articles about the importance of metabolic health. In Metabolic Insights, Levels shows you how food affects your metabolic health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Connect with us: Become a Member: https://levels.link/insights YouTube: https://youtube.com/levels Instagram: https://instagram.com/levels Twitter: https://twitter.com/levels LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/levels TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@levels
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Fasting insulin is one of the most powerful early indicators of metabolic dysfunction, and it’s rarely measured. Here’s what it means, and how to optimize it.
Author: The Levels Team
Link to article: https://www.levels.com/blog/quick-guide-to-insulin
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ApoB directly measures the number of atherogenic particles in your blood—and may be the strongest single predictor of cardiovascular risk. Here’s why it matters and how to lower it.
Author: The Levels Team
Link to article: https://www.levels.com/blog/quick-guide-to-apob
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Elevated uric acid isn’t just about gout—it’s linked to insulin resistance, kidney stones, and heart disease. Here’s how to understand your levels and bring them down.
Author: The Levels Team
Link to article: https://www.levels.com/blog/quick-guide-to-uric-acid
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Understand why each biomarker matters and how, as a whole, they can provide insights about your overall health.
Author: Gretchen Lidicker
Link to article: https://www.levels.com/blog/guide-to-female-hormone-tests
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AI-powered insights help you make sense of your data, giving you a personal health coach in your pocket.
Author: The Levels Team
Link to article: https://www.levels.com/blog/how-levels-uses-ai
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Traditional soda brands touting "zero sugar" are everywhere, but depending on the sweetener, they may not be much better for you.
Author: Sharon Liao
Link to article: https://www.levels.com/blog/zero-sugar-sodas-healthy
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Too much of this protein in your blood is a clear indicator of increased cardiovascular risk. Here's the science on how to lower levels for better health.
Author: Stephanie Eckelkamp
Link to article: https://www.levels.com/blog/how-to-reduce-apob
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Levels of this hormone can predict health problems years in advance. If your fasting insulin test comes back high, use these proven diet and lifestyle tips to bring your numbers down.
Author: Stephanie Eckelkamp
Link to article: https://www.levels.com/blog/how-to-reduce-insulin
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Get the breakdown to get the tests you want while avoiding unexpected bills.
Author: Laurie Tarkan
Link to article: https://www.levels.com/blog/lab-tests-covered-by-insurance
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After seeing concerning blood work results, this fifth-grade teacher discovered the value of professional nutrition guidance alongside real-time CGM data.
Author: The Levels Team
Link to article: https://www.levels.com/blog/cathy-moreno-dietitian-insights
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Too much of this compound can promote kidney stones and gout, and is associated with insulin resistance and fatty liver. Here’s how to keep your levels in the ideal range.
Author: Stephanie Eckelkamp
Link to article: https://www.levels.com/blog/how-to-reduce-uric-acid-naturally
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Preliminary research suggests that the particles may increase inflammation and oxidative stress. They’re impossible to avoid, but minimizing exposure may help.
Author: Alisa Bowman
Link to article: https://www.levels.com/blog/levels-guide-microplastics
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Hunger is a natural (and essential) feeling, but it shouldn’t rule your life. Here’s why you might feel hungry all the time and how to manage it with specific nutrients, foods, and habits.
Author: Stephanie Eckelkamp
Link to article: https://www.levels.com/blog/levels-guide-to-hunger
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Working directly with a dietitian who has access to your glucose data and food logs means you get the most personalized guidance possible. Here's how it works.
Author: Jennifer Chesak
Link to article: https://www.levels.com/blog/levels-dietitian-service
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Forget the fad detox diets. Truly eating to help your body deal with the toxins in today’s environment means following some basic principles.
Author: Zoë Atlas, MPH, RDN
Link to article: https://www.levels.com/blog/eating-for-detox
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Depending on your current health and lifestyle, saturated fat may be less harmful than once thought. Discover the latest science on this lipid and what happens when you eat it.
Author: Stephanie Eckelkamp
Link to article: https://www.levels.com/blog/is-saturated-fat-healthy
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Nutrition advice is complex and individualized, but here’s our best synthesis of five years of Levels guidance.
Author: The Levels Team
Link to article: https://www.levels.com/blog/levels-dietary-guidelines
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As your hormones move over the month, so do your nutritional needs. Here’s what’s happening in your body and how to eat to feel your best.
Author: Zoë Atlas, MPH, RDN
Link to article: https://www.levels.com/blog/optimal-nutrition-cycle
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Getting enough protein is vital for better health—use this guide to determine the optimal mix of protein-rich foods to reach your goals.
Author: Stephanie Eckelkamp
Link to article: https://www.levels.com/blog/levels-guide-to-protein-sources
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Despite what you’ve heard, not everyone needs to reduce their sodium intake, nor do most people need to guzzle salty drinks. Here’s what the science says about salt.
Author: Stephanie Eckelkamp
Link to article: https://www.levels.com/blog/guide-to-salt-sodium-and-metabolic-health
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