“It’s downstream of the metabolic problem; it’s not the metabolic problem itself.”
In fact,20% of people considered “lean” are still metabolically unhealthy1.
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The reality is, despite any external appearances, most people aren’t optimally functioning internally.
According to data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, onlyone in eight Americans are metabolically healthy.
At mbg, we’re highly focused on metabolic health, now more than ever.
One question that’s been top of mind: How can you gauge your own metabolic health status?
As for proper levels?
Bland says that knowing blood triglyceride levels is crucial for the evaluation of fat metabolism.
“So, the triglycerides stay in your bloodstream for too long.”
The 20% that matters is slow dense LDL, or throw in B," he says.
How can you tell the difference?
The easiest way to tell is, yet again, checking out those triglyceride levels.
“So you have to look at the path of LDL, not the absolute number.”
So, be sure to keep track of your past measurements, especially if they’ve been historically high.
