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Understanding Metabolic Health: Insights from Dr. Casey Means on "Your Health Matters." In a recent episode of "Your Health Matters," hosts Karl and Nick Sterling discussed metabolic dysfunction with Dr. Casey Means, a Stanford-trained physician and co-founder of Levels. Dr. Means highlighted how lifestyle and diet choices contribute to America's health crisis. The Growing Health Crisis Dr. Means noted a disconnect in traditional medicine, where specialized training often overlooks lifestyle-related diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Alarming statistics include: - 40% of 18-year-olds have a mental health diagnosis. - Suicide is the second leading cause of death among teens. - 74% of American adults are overweight or obese. - 50% of adults have type 2 diabetes or prediabetes. Understanding Metabolic Dysfunction Metabolic dysfunction occurs when the body can't effectively produce and use energy due to processed foods, sedentary lifestyles, poor sleep, and chronic stress. High fructose corn