LEVELS – A Whole New Level

• #276 - Lab tests for female hormones: menopause and fertility | Dr. Natalie Crawford & Mike Haney

  Lab testing for female reproductive hormones offers insight into menstrual cycle irregularities, fertility concerns, and understanding where you are on the perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause trajectory. Dr. Natalie Crawford and Mike Haney discuss how the brain and ovaries communicate during the different phases of the menstrual cycle, when to test female hormones, how oral contraception affects hormone levels, and how to advocate for yourself at the doctor’s office.Get a Free Guide to Understanding Your Lab Results: ⁠https://levels.link/wnl⁠Levels helps you see how food affects your health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Levels Members gain access to the Levels app and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), providing real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health.Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health.🎙 What Natalie Crawford, MD, & Mike Haney discuss:(08:03) — Women’s reproductive health concerns sometimes get dismissed(09:08) — The intersection of fertility and functional medicine(14:17) — The reason to check anti-Mullerian hormone(24:19) — The brain communicates with the ovaries(26:17) — Inflammation can disrupt the menstrual cycle(30:44) — Data from biomarker testing can be motivating(32:05) — When to do baseline testing for female hormones(37:47) — Menstrual cycle history and the big picture are important(40:12) — Menstrual cycle irregularities should be investigated(42:55) — The role of hormonal birth control and how it affects hormone levels(55:14) — The importance of fiber for hormonal support(59:44) — The importance of eating whole foods and avoiding toxins⁠Transcripts & Show Notes⁠⁠⁠🔗 Helpful links:Watch the conversation: https://youtu.be/Xeq4TxRJ5YkFind us on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/levelshealth?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠

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• #275 - What labs for micronutrient levels tell you about your health | Dr. Joel Fuhrman & Mike Haney

  Proper nutrition supports healthy aging and longevity—that much is clear. But nutritional advice online can be confusing, so what does the science say about healthy eating? It’s less about your macronutrients—protein, fat, and carbohydrates—and more about your micronutrients, which are vitamins, minerals, and beneficial plant compounds. Dr. Joel Fuhrman and Mike Haney discuss micronutrient testing, supplements, plant-based diets, and what to eat to stave of disease, reverse disease processes, and live a longer, healthier life.Get a Free Guide to Understanding Your Lab Results: https://levels.link/wnlLevels helps you see how food affects your health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Levels Members gain access to the Levels app and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), providing real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health.Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health.🎙 What Joel Fuhrman, MD, & Mike Haney discuss:(06:59) — Using food as medicine(15:00) —Gaining a better understanding of how to use nutrition for longevity(18:45) — Why we must look at nutrition science comprehensively(23:26) — The benefits of a plant-based diet(25:56) —  The importance of micronutrients(32:31) — The role of healthy fats(37:44) — Micronutrient testing can help guide decisions about diet and any needed supplements(40:33) — Vitamin D from sunshine takes time to penetrate(43:18) — Focus on the GBOMBS to up your micronutrient intake and support longevity(57:41) — Finding a doctor who is certified in lifestyle medicine(59:06) — Changing your health through diet takes time⁠⁠Transcripts & Show Notes⁠⁠🔗 Helpful links:Watch the conversation: https://youtu.be/jWk55UxvX34⁠Find us on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/levelshealth?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠

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• #274 - Blood testing 101 and taking action on your lab results | Dr. Anjali Dsouza & Mike Haney

  Levels offers biomarker testing to give you more insight into your health status so you can understand the root causes of your symptoms, take a preventive approach to disease, and see if your lifestyle changes or other interventions are reducing your risk factors and improving your health. Dr. Anjali Dsouza and Mike Haney discuss why biomarker testing can be beneficial, how to understand your levels, factors that affect your levels, and which biomarkers are no-brainers to get tested.Get a Free Guide to Understanding Your Lab Results: https://levels.link/wnlLevels helps you see how food affects your health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Levels Members gain access to the Levels app and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), providing real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health.Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health.🎙 What Anjali Dsouza, MD, & Mike Haney discuss:(02:21) — Conventional medicine does not allow for enough time with patients(09:05) — Why test biomarkers beyond the basics?(12:10) — Lifestyle factors are about consistency, not perfection(16:48) — Biomarkers should be analyzed with additional context(24:24) — A normal biomarker range isn’t always optimal(28:06) — AI tools and internet searches generally don’t provide nuanced health information(32:01) — Potential reasons people get biomarker testing beyond the basics(33:45) — When is repeat testing important?(36:52) — Biomarker testing and understanding is complex, especially in preventive health(37:53) — Some biomarkers respond swiftly to lifestyle changes(38:47) — The importance of fasted insulin as a biomarker⁠⁠Transcripts & Show Notes⁠⁠:🔗 Helpful links:Watch the conversation: https://youtu.be/lN6TNn6jpTg⁠⁠Find us on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/levelshealth?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠

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• #273 - How to track carbs, fat, and protein with AI and why | Josh Clemente & Dominic D'Agostino - (Replay)

  Not all calories are equal. Tracking your macronutrient intake, using AI capabilities, can help you improve your body composition, facilitate weight loss, and boost exercise performance. The three macronutrients are protein, fat, and carbohydrates, with fiber a subset of carbs. Josh Clemente & Dr. Dominic D'Agostino discuss the new macros-tracking feature in the Levels app, the purpose and importance of each macronutrient, how to use macros-tracking in conjunction with biomarker data to improve health and fitness, and how easy the app’s AI functionality is to use.Sign Up to Get Your Free Ultimate Guide to Glucose: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://levels.link/wnl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Levels helps you see how food affects your health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Levels Members gain access to the Levels app and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), providing real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health.Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health.🎙 What Josh Clemente & Dominic D'Agostino, PhD, discuss:(00:00) — Intro(04:28) — The importance of prioritizing protein intake(11:59) — Why is tracking macros beneficial?(15:53) — Each macronutrient has a different role in the body(33:22) — The different functions of macros(41:48) — Is excess protein a concern?(47:20) — The problem with excess carbohydrates(52:49) — Tracking macros can help you improve metabolic flexibility(54:50) — The issue with overconsumption of carbohydrates(1:09:04) — Is fiber a macronutrient?(1:37:25) — Macros tracking in the Levels app(1:41:18) — Tracking macros can help improve body composition and performance⁠Transcripts & Show notes⁠🔗 Helpful links:Watch the conversation: ⁠https://youtu.be/wg76Q25Ngd4⁠Find us on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/levelshealth?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠

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• #272 - Three diet rules for better liver health and fat loss | Dr. Swaranjit Bhasin & Dr. Casey Means - (Replay)

  What diet should you follow? Metabolic health experts say it doesn’t matter whether you’re keto, vegan, or otherwise if you focus on three simple principles, which will help reduce your risk for cancer and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Dr. Swaranjit Bhasin and Dr. Casey Means discuss the biomarkers to ask your doctor about, why they matter, how to improve those biomarkers with accessible tips, and why liver health is a big key to overall health.Sign Up to Get Your Free Ultimate Guide to Glucose: ⁠⁠⁠https://levels.link/wnl⁠⁠⁠🎙 What Swaranjit Bhasin, MD, & Casey Means, MD, discuss:(00:00) — Intro(03:45) — A radiologist raises a red flag about increased diagnoses in younger patients(11:03) — Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is a silent but serious problem(15:01) — The importance of the liver(18:38) — What are your most important biomarkers?(32:30) — Casey Means, MD, summarizes Dr. Bhasin’s three rules for diet(34:18) — Processed vegetable and seed oils are toxic to the body(42:20) — Insulin resistance can drive cancer(52:26) — The importance of autophagy in helping to prevent cancer(55:14) — Who should not engage in intermittent fasting?⁠⁠⁠Transcripts & Show notes⁠⁠⁠Levels helps you see how food affects your health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Levels Members gain access to the Levels app and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), providing real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health.Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health.🔗 Helpful links:Watch the conversation: ⁠https://youtu.be/1pkhDOPsXb4⁠Find us on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/levelshealth?sub_confirmation=1

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