Dr. Casey Means, a co-founder of Levels, a metabolic health company, and a Stanford-trained physician is advocating for improved metabolic health as a key to overall well-being. According to Dr. Means, six in ten Americans have a chronic illness, seventy-four percent are overweight or obese, and ninety-three percent of American adults are dealing with metabolic health dysfunction. Dr. Means emphasizes the importance of eating clean, exercising regularly, managing stress and reducing exposure to environmental toxins as essential for maintaining good health.
Dr. Means' new book, 'Good Energy,' provides a guide for improving mitochondrial health and metabolic function. She notes that GLP-1s are being widely used to help with weight loss but do not address the root cause of obesity or provide a public health solution.
Dr. Means was recently featured in an interview with Athletech News, where she discussed her views on metabolic health and its importance in preventing chronic diseases. In the interview, Dr. Means highlighted that the average American is eating seventy percent of their calories from ultra-processed food and walks less than two miles per day (3,500 steps). She emphasized that these factors significantly contribute to poor metabolic health.
Dr. Means has also been a guest on the 'On Purpose' podcast with Jay Shetty, where she discussed the five early warning signs of disease and what our bodies are really trying to tell us. During the podcast, Dr. Means highlighted that there has been an alarming rise in chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity due to modern lifestyles impacting metabolic systems.
In addition to her work with Levels and her writing, Dr. Means is also a leading voice in the field of metabolic health. She has been featured in prominent publications such as The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, and Forbes.
