3 easy ways to measure your metabolic health (in 5 minutes or less):
Weight:
While the BMI is ok, the upper end of the normal range is a bit more forgiving than it should be.
The IBW is a better model.
Note: if you are VERY muscular, the number could be too low. This is rare if you're not a bodybuilder.
While the BMI is ok, the upper end of the normal range is a bit more forgiving than it should be.
The IBW is a better model.
Note: if you are VERY muscular, the number could be too low. This is rare if you're not a bodybuilder.
Insulin resistance:
Your Triglycerides/HDL ratio is a fairly good proxy.
>2 means higher risk
<2 is good
<1 is optimal
Note: if the data is in mmol/L, you must first convert it to mg/DL before calculating the ratio. Use this calculator:
omnicalculator.com
Your Triglycerides/HDL ratio is a fairly good proxy.
>2 means higher risk
<2 is good
<1 is optimal
Note: if the data is in mmol/L, you must first convert it to mg/DL before calculating the ratio. Use this calculator:
omnicalculator.com
Blood pressure:
Next time you’re at a pharmacy or supermarket, use their machine to measure your blood pressure.
You want to be in the normal category.
Note: Most hypertension (but not all) is the result of carrying excess body fat.
Next time you’re at a pharmacy or supermarket, use their machine to measure your blood pressure.
You want to be in the normal category.
Note: Most hypertension (but not all) is the result of carrying excess body fat.
Mainstream medicine will categorize you as as having metabolic syndrome if you meet 3 of these 5 conditions.
But an even better way to think about your health is to aim to meet none of these.
But an even better way to think about your health is to aim to meet none of these.
It should be noted that lifestyle factors are what drives all of these metabolic health markers.
Genetics play a role, but even with less than advantageous genetics, the vast majority of people can maintain optimal metabolic health with a lifestyle that serves their health.
Genetics play a role, but even with less than advantageous genetics, the vast majority of people can maintain optimal metabolic health with a lifestyle that serves their health.
No matter your starting point, and no matter your age, there’s a very good chance you can reclaim your metabolic health in a matter of months.
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