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Why glucose matters to COVID-19 outcomes
Evidence is clear that SARS-CoV-2 can trigger blood sugar problems, even in people without diabetes, and that high glucose worsens COVID outcomes.
How does melatonin affect metabolic health?
The hormone most closely associated with sleep also seems to impact glucose and insulin. Here’s what we know.
How circadian rhythm impacts metabolic health
Our internal clocks—set mostly by natural light—influence our glucose and insulin systems. Here's why a regular schedule can improve your health.
What is oxidative stress and why does it matter to metabolic health?
Why are antioxidants good for you? They reduce oxidative stress, a condition of electron imbalance in your cells that underlies metabolic dysfunction.
Why omega 3s are crucial to strong metabolic health
Omega-3 fatty acids improve cellular health, help reduce inflammation and promote metabolic health. Here's the science behind them and how you can get more.
8 Reasons glucose is worth measuring
Glucose is only one piece of the metabolic health puzzle, but it’s an important one. Here’s why we believe in glucose monitoring for more people.
Six ways metabolic health impacts women’s health
Here's how obesity, skin health, and other issues are fundamentally rooted in blood sugar dysfunction and insulin resistance.
The benefits of fiber: Why fiber is essential to metabolic health
The benefits of fiber are many. Here’s what fiber does for your body and why experts say you should be eating more of it.
The ultimate guide to understanding your cholesterol panel and metabolic blood tests
The "normal" ranges for cholesterol and other blood tests are far from optimal. We asked eight leading metabolic health experts what you should really aim for.
What is the metabolic health crisis?
Metabolic health is getting worse for a growing number of people. Here is a look at the scale of the crisis and why we need to address it now.
Why have dietary guidelines been so wrong, and how do they still need to change?
Official dietary guidelines play a significant role in setting policy and habits. Here’s why they once demonized fat in favor of carbs and why they still recommend added sugar.
Are eggs good for metabolic health?
Eggs often get conflicting headlines, but research is clear that you don’t need to avoid them for health reasons. Here’s what eggs do for you, and what our experts have to say.
Does cholesterol matter? Metabolic health experts weigh in
More research shows that cholesterol is more nuanced than the traditional “good” or “bad” narrative. Here’s what Levels advisors have to say
How does melatonin affect metabolic health?
The hormone most closely associated with sleep also seems to impact glucose and insulin. Here’s what we know.
How circadian rhythm impacts metabolic health
Our internal clocks—set mostly by natural light—influence our glucose and insulin systems. Here's why a regular schedule can improve your health.
What is oxidative stress and why does it matter to metabolic health?
Why are antioxidants good for you? They reduce oxidative stress, a condition of electron imbalance in your cells that underlies metabolic dysfunction.
Why omega 3s are crucial to strong metabolic health
Omega-3 fatty acids improve cellular health, help reduce inflammation and promote metabolic health. Here's the science behind them and how you can get more.
8 Reasons glucose is worth measuring
Glucose is only one piece of the metabolic health puzzle, but it’s an important one. Here’s why we believe in glucose monitoring for more people.
Six ways metabolic health impacts women’s health
Here's how obesity, skin health, and other issues are fundamentally rooted in blood sugar dysfunction and insulin resistance.
The benefits of fiber: Why fiber is essential to metabolic health
The benefits of fiber are many. Here’s what fiber does for your body and why experts say you should be eating more of it.
The ultimate guide to understanding your cholesterol panel and metabolic blood tests
The "normal" ranges for cholesterol and other blood tests are far from optimal. We asked eight leading metabolic health experts what you should really aim for.
What is the metabolic health crisis?
Metabolic health is getting worse for a growing number of people. Here is a look at the scale of the crisis and why we need to address it now.
Why have dietary guidelines been so wrong, and how do they still need to change?
Official dietary guidelines play a significant role in setting policy and habits. Here’s why they once demonized fat in favor of carbs and why they still recommend added sugar.
Are eggs good for metabolic health?
Eggs often get conflicting headlines, but research is clear that you don’t need to avoid them for health reasons. Here’s what eggs do for you, and what our experts have to say.
Does cholesterol matter? Metabolic health experts weigh in
More research shows that cholesterol is more nuanced than the traditional “good” or “bad” narrative. Here’s what Levels advisors have to say