Uncovering the Essentials of Metabolic Health: Key Lab Tests for Women

Dr. Maria, a functional integrative physician, introduces listeners to the Beyond Medicine: Humanized Care for Women of Influence podcast, focusing on personalized care for women's metabolic and hormonal health. This episode delves into understanding metabolic health beyond just burning calories, emphasizing energy utilization from carbs and fats at the cellular level. Dr. Maria discusses key lab tests such as lipid panels, glucose tolerance tests, and uric acid levels, and their importance in indicating metabolic dysfunction, insulin resistance, and potential health issues like PCOS. She highlights the significance of sleep, muscle activity, and waist-to-height ratio as influencing factors. The episode aims to empower women and their teenage daughters with the knowledge to take control of their metabolic health and make informed decisions beyond quick fixes and medications.

00:00 Welcome to Beyond Medicine
01:56 Understanding Metabolic Health
04:27 Key Lab Tests for Metabolic Health
10:49 The Role of Uric Acid and Other Indicators
14:45 Metabolic Health in Teenagers
20:08 Lifestyle Factors Affecting Metabolic Health
24:43 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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