How to FIX Your Broken Mitochondria for Limitless Energy! | Dr. Ted Naiman

Jesse Chappus
20 Jul 202414:02

Summary

TLDRThe video discusses the health risks associated with insulin resistance and excess body fat, emphasizing the importance of reducing fat and increasing muscle mass for better metabolic health. It highlights the connection between overfatness, metabolic syndrome, and various chronic diseases, and suggests that improving mitochondrial health through diet and exercise can enhance overall well-being.

Takeaways

  • πŸ” Overfat individuals often show higher fasting and post-meal insulin levels due to inefficient disposal of incoming fuels, indicating insulin resistance.
  • 🌑️ Insulin resistance is a marker for overfatness and is associated with metabolic syndrome, characterized by high waist circumference, high triglycerides, low HDL, high blood pressure, and eventually high glucose levels.
  • πŸ₯ Metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance are linked to an increased risk of various chronic degenerative diseases, including cardiovascular disease, neurogenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, and cancer.
  • πŸ’‰ Autoimmune diseases such as asthma, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and rheumatoid arthritis are also worsened by insulin resistance and overfatness.
  • 🚫 Despite societal pressures, it is crucial to address overfatness and insulin resistance as they are not just cosmetic issues but have significant health implications.
  • 🧬 Mitochondrial health is affected by metabolic oversupply, leading to smaller, fewer, and less functional mitochondria in individuals with metabolic syndrome or insulin resistance.
  • πŸ’ͺ Conversely, metabolic undersupply through calorie restriction and increased exercise can lead to mitochondrial biogenesis, improving mitochondrial health and overall energy levels.
  • 🐦 Birds, with their high energy demands and high mitochondrial density, are noted for their unusually long lifespans, suggesting a link between mitochondrial health and longevity.
  • 🧬 Genetic factors play a significant role in body fat distribution and metabolic health, with some individuals appearing thin but having high levels of visceral fat and insulin resistance.
  • πŸ“ Measuring waist-to-height ratio and fasting triglycerides can be more informative indicators of metabolic health than BMI or appearance alone.

Q & A

  • What is the relationship between being overfat and insulin resistance?

    -Overfat individuals tend to have higher fasting and postprandial insulin levels because their fat cells, liver, and muscles are mostly full, making it difficult for the body to dispose of incoming fuels efficiently, thus leading to insulin resistance.

  • Why does insulin resistance increase the risk of chronic diseases?

    -Insulin resistance is a marker for metabolic syndrome, which is characterized by high waist circumference, high triglycerides, low HDL, high blood pressure, and eventually high glucose levels. This metabolic toxicity, with too many fuels in the bloodstream, raises the risk for various chronic degenerative diseases.

  • What is the connection between insulin resistance and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's?

    -Insulin resistance is associated with a significantly higher risk of neurodegenerative diseases. For instance, individuals with the ApoE4 gene variant and insulin resistance have an approximately 50-fold increased risk for Alzheimer's dementia.

  • How does metabolic syndrome affect the risk of cancer?

    -The incidence and mortality of cancer increase with metabolic syndrome due to the chronic inflammation and hormonal imbalances that can promote tumor growth and progression.

  • What role do mitochondria play in energy production within the body?

    -Mitochondria are the energy-producing factories in most of the body's cells. They are responsible for generating the energy required for cellular functions through a process called cellular respiration.

  • How does metabolic oversupply damage mitochondria?

    -Metabolic oversupply, which occurs when there is an excess of energy intake and lack of physical activity, can lead to smaller, fewer, and less functional mitochondria, reducing their overall content and efficiency.

  • What is the concept of metabolic undersupply and how can it benefit mitochondrial health?

    -Metabolic undersupply involves reducing calorie intake and increasing physical activity, creating an energy demand that can lead to mitochondrial biogenesis, resulting in a higher number of more efficient and effective mitochondria.

  • Why is it important to maintain a high lean mass and low fat mass?

    -Maintaining a high lean mass and low fat mass is crucial for overall health and well-being. It helps improve insulin sensitivity, energy levels, and mitochondrial function, reducing the risk of chronic diseases and enhancing the quality of life.

  • What is the significance of waist to height ratio in assessing internal health risks?

    -A waist to height ratio greater than 0.5 is an indicator of potential health risks, as it suggests the presence of excess abdominal fat, which is associated with metabolic syndrome and increased risk of chronic diseases, regardless of overall weight or BMI.

  • How can fasting triglyceride levels be used to gauge insulin resistance?

    -Fasting triglyceride levels above 100 mg/dL may indicate insulin resistance and a lack of storage capacity in the body, as high levels suggest the body is struggling to process and store excess energy properly.

  • What are some limitations of using BMI as an individual health indicator?

    -BMI does not differentiate between muscle and fat mass, leading to potential misclassification of individuals with high muscle mass, such as bodybuilders, as obese, while others with low subcutaneous fat but high visceral fat may appear healthy but be metabolically unhealthy.

Outlines

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πŸ” Understanding Overfatness and Insulin Resistance

This paragraph discusses the spectrum of health conditions related to overfatness, from insulin resistance to type 2 diabetes. It emphasizes the accumulation of fat in various organs and tissues, which can lead to complications. The speaker highlights the societal and political issues around discussing overweight and obesity. They also mention the importance of lab work and imaging to observe the physiological changes in the body due to fat accumulation. The paragraph concludes by stressing the need for motivation to address these health issues, especially for those who may be in denial or complacent about their condition.

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πŸ’‰ The Impact of Insulin Resistance on Health

This section delves into the specifics of insulin resistance, explaining how it affects fasting and post-prandial insulin levels due to the body's inability to efficiently process incoming nutrients. The speaker compares the insulin levels of a lean, healthy individual to those of an average American, noting a concerning trend of increasing fasting insulin levels. The paragraph outlines the markers of metabolic syndrome, including high waist circumference, triglycerides, low HDL, high blood pressure, and high blood glucose, and links these to a higher risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative diseases, and various forms of cancer. The speaker also touches on the correlation between insulin resistance and autoimmune diseases, suggesting that weight loss can significantly improve these conditions.

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πŸš΄β€β™‚οΈ Mitochondrial Health and Its Role in Energy Levels

The speaker explores the concept of mitochondrial health, explaining that these energy-producing organelles can be negatively affected by metabolic oversupply, such as overeating and lack of exercise, leading to smaller, less efficient mitochondria. Conversely, creating an energy demand through calorie restriction and exercise can lead to mitochondrial biogenesis, improving their number and function. The paragraph discusses the difficulty of measuring mitochondrial health clinically and the theoretical benefits of having more mitochondria for overall energy levels, quality of life, and possibly lifespan. The speaker also mentions the genetic factors that can influence how an individual's body fat distribution and metabolic health appear, despite their actual health status.

🌑️ The Importance of Measuring Internal Health

In this paragraph, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not relying solely on appearance or BMI to assess one's health, as these can be misleading. They discuss the genetic predispositions that can lead to different fat distributions and the potential for individuals to appear thin yet have high levels of internal fat and related health issues. The speaker suggests using waist-to-height ratio and fasting triglyceride levels as more accurate indicators of metabolic health. They conclude by reiterating the goal of achieving the highest lean mass with the lowest fat mass, akin to the physique of a bodybuilder, for optimal health and longevity.

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Keywords

πŸ’‘Insulin Resistance

Insulin resistance is a condition where the body's cells become less responsive to insulin, leading to higher blood sugar levels. It is a precursor to type 2 diabetes and is often seen in individuals with excessive fat, particularly visceral fat. In the video, insulin resistance is discussed as a marker for being 'overfat' and is linked to a variety of health complications.

πŸ’‘Visceral Fat

Visceral fat is the fat that surrounds internal organs in the abdominal cavity. It is particularly harmful because it is associated with increased risk of metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. The video emphasizes the negative impact of visceral fat on overall health and its role in insulin resistance.

πŸ’‘Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. These conditions include increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol levels. The video links metabolic syndrome to insulin resistance and excessive fat accumulation.

πŸ’‘Mitochondria

Mitochondria are the energy-producing organelles within cells. The video explains how metabolic oversupply, from overeating and lack of exercise, damages mitochondria, reducing their number and efficiency. Conversely, increasing physical activity and reducing calorie intake can enhance mitochondrial function and quantity, improving overall health and energy levels.

πŸ’‘Subcutaneous Fat

Subcutaneous fat is the fat stored directly under the skin. While it is less harmful than visceral fat, it can still contribute to insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome if present in excessive amounts. The video discusses how some individuals may appear thin but still have unhealthy levels of subcutaneous fat, affecting their metabolic health.

πŸ’‘Triglycerides

Triglycerides are a type of fat found in the blood. High levels are often a sign of metabolic syndrome and can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. The video mentions that fasting triglyceride levels are a good indicator of insulin resistance and overall metabolic health, with levels over 100 being problematic.

πŸ’‘Lean Mass

Lean mass refers to the weight of muscles, bones, organs, and other non-fat tissues in the body. The video highlights the importance of having high lean mass and low fat mass for optimal health, as more muscle mass can improve insulin sensitivity and overall metabolic function.

πŸ’‘Energy Toxicity

Energy toxicity occurs when the body has an excess supply of energy (calories) relative to its demand. This can lead to fat accumulation, insulin resistance, and damage to mitochondria. The video explains that managing energy intake and increasing physical activity can help mitigate the effects of energy toxicity.

πŸ’‘Personal Fat Threshold

The personal fat threshold is the concept that each individual has a limit to how much fat their body can store subcutaneously before it starts accumulating in more harmful places like the liver and muscles. The video mentions that this threshold is highly genetic and varies among individuals, influencing their risk of developing insulin resistance and other metabolic issues.

πŸ’‘Waist-to-Height Ratio

The waist-to-height ratio is a measure of abdominal fat. It is calculated by dividing the waist circumference by height. A ratio higher than 0.5 indicates excessive abdominal fat, which is associated with increased health risks. The video suggests this measurement as a useful tool for assessing metabolic health, regardless of overall body weight.

Highlights

Insulin resistance is a marker for overfatness, associated with metabolic syndrome.

Overfat individuals have higher fasting and postprandial insulin levels due to inefficient fuel disposal.

Fat accumulation in storage depots like fat cells, liver, and muscles leads to increased insulin requirements.

Fasting insulin levels have been increasing over the years, indicating a growing trend of insulin resistance.

High waist circumference, triglycerides, low HDL, high blood pressure, and glucose are signs of metabolic syndrome.

Insulin resistance raises the risk for chronic degenerative diseases such as cardiovascular and neurogenerative diseases.

APOE e4 gene combined with insulin resistance significantly increases the risk of Alzheimer's dementia.

Metabolic syndrome is linked to higher incidence and mortality rates for various forms of cancer.

Insulin resistance is a driving factor for chronic degenerative diseases including osteoarthritis and autoimmune diseases.

Fat loss can improve almost every autoimmune disease by reducing metabolic toxicity.

Mitochondrial health is compromised by metabolic oversupply, leading to smaller, less efficient mitochondria.

Regular exercise and calorie restriction can increase mitochondrial biogenesis, improving overall health.

Higher lean mass and lower fat mass are associated with better mitochondrial function and quality of life.

Genetic factors influence the distribution of body fat and individual metabolic health can vary despite similar appearances.

Waist to height ratio and fasting triglycerides are better indicators of internal health than BMI or appearance.

The goal is to optimize mitochondrial health through diet and exercise to improve energy levels and overall well-being.

Transcripts

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for somebody who is somewhere on that

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Spectrum which is most people from

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insulin resistance all the way to type 2

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diabetic and they've now gotten to the

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point where their fat cells have been

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you know enlarged they have visceral fat

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their livers taking on fat their

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muscles talk about some of the

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complications to give people the

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motivation to do what we're talking

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about today who feel like okay this is

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just who I am we're in this world today

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where it's Politically Incorrect

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to you know point out people that are

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overweight

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obese so there's that whole layer on top

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of it as well but there is things like

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lab work and scans MRIs Dex of skins we

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can see biological physiologic changes

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in people when they are accumulating

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this fat through their body so let's

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talk about why if somebody's just that

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point and they're kind of on the fence

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here they want to take care of that it's

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not something just to let go right right

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right okay so insulin resistance right

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anyone who's overfat uh their fasting

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insulin will be higher than it should be

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their post prand insulin will be higher

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than it should be and that's basically

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because they can't dispose of incoming

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fuels very well because their fat cells

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are mostly full their liver is mostly

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full their muscles are mostly full and

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and the Fuller these storage Depots get

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the higher your insulin has to be to try

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to clear fuels out of the circulation

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but it can't so if I have someone who's

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super lean and super healthy and has

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very small fat cells and tons of muscle

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and this healthy body building person

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their fasting insulin might be a one

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right but then like average in the US uh

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uh 15 years ago it was n eight or nine

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now it's like 12 or 13 uh fasting

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insulin normal just keeps going higher

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and higher and higher I've got patients

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who when they're fasting insulin's 30 or

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50 or 70 now I don't even measure it

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anymore because it's just you know if

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your triglycerides are too high and your

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waist recover is too high your fasting

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insulin is going to be too high and who

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cares we already knew that so but this

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insulin resistance is really just a

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marker for over fatness and that's your

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metabolic syndrome these people have you

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know metabolic syndrome is high waist

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circumference measured at the belly

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button uh high triglycerides low HDL

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high blood pressure eventually high

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glucose and it's really a metabolic

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toxicity where you have too many fuels

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in the bloodstream all the time and over

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time this raises your risk for every

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single chronic degenerative disease you

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could possibly name cardiovascular

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disease uh radically higher with insulin

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resistance uh neurogenerative diseases

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like Alzheimer's Parkinson's ALS way

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higher with if you're insulin resistant

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if you're a apoe 44 and you're insulin

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resistant you've got like a 50x risk for

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Alzheimer's demena it's absolutely

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absurd cancer risk all of your uh

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incidence of cancer goes way up with the

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metabolic syndrome cancer death go way

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up with met syndrome any form of

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cardiovascular major adverse

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cardiovascular event heart attack

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Strokes coronary disese way higher with

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metabolic syndrome insulin resistance

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drives every single chronic degenerative

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disease you could think of

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osteoarthritis also your common ailments

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your uh acid reflux and your joint pain

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and your back pain and your heartb brain

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and your autoimmune diseases asthma

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ulcer of colitis Chronos disease

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rheumatoid arthritis you can look at

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symptom scores of autoimmune disease and

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fasting insulin and it's just a straight

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line going up the more insulin resistant

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you are the worse your autoimmune is

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going to autoimmune disease is going to

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be fat loss via any mechanism improves

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almost every autoimmune disease full

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stop um so this overfatness and insulin

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resistance and energy toxicity drives

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all these chronic diseases um pretty

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much everything you could think of the

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other thing that happens and we can't

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even really measure this is mitochondria

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okay so you know about 10% of your body

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mass should be mitochondria these are

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the energy producing factories in all

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the cells of your body right or most all

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the cells of your body and when you have

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a metabolic oversupply to your

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mitochondria basically if you're eating

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too much and not moving enough so

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there's just always too much energy

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present which is what you have with

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metabolic syndrome or insul resistance

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this metabolic oversupply damages your

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mitochondria you get smaller

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mitochondria fewer mitochondria lower

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mitochondrial contents lower

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mitochondrial function if I do a muscle

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biopsy on a type two diabetic who's

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horribly energy toxic they everything

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about their mitochondria is worse fewer

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smaller uh less contents less active

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less everything um the actual mass of

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mitochondria in their body goes in uh

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you can actually

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build up your mitochondria with

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metabolic under Supply so if I you know

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shave my calories way down and then do a

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ton of exercise and have an energy

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demand if I'm basically under supplying

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and I need way more energy oh the exact

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same thing gets driven in Reverse your

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mitochondria uh you undergo

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mitochondrial biogenesis you could like

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double the number of mitochondria you

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have a healthy person who trains

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regularly has good bi compensation might

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have twice the mitochondria of the

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diabetic the mitochondria are also

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bigger more effective um more efficient

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larger contents larger mitochondrial act

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anything you can measure about

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mitochondria is better this is stuff

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that you can't evaluate in the clinic or

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on your own this is just a pure research

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level thing we have to do muscle

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biopsies and then do this fancy

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mitochondrial DNA analysis or look at it

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under scanning electron micros Scopes or

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just do some crazy research stuff to

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even know this is happening but you're

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thin and ripped and jacked bodybuilder

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uh is going to have way better way more

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mitochondria uh because of metabolic

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under Supply they're demanding way more

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energy and they're providing way less

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energy versus your diabetic who's the

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exact opposite and this affects every

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part of your life uh it's just general

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uh energy levels people come in they're

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like I'm just tired all the time I'm of

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course I can't exercise I'm just

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exhausted I'm tired when I wake up I'm

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tired when I go to bed I'm tired all the

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time when I try to work out I'm pretty

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feeble I can't generate a lot of wattage

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it's everything makes me tired I'm

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depressed uh th that this is this like

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mitochondrial thing that I don't even

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have a way to evaluate in the clinic I

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just know it's happening I just know

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you've broken these mitochondria with

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metabolic over Supply basically eating

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too much and moving too little um and I

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also know that these people who are like

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wow you know what I changed my diet and

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exercise I lost a bunch of weight and

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now I feel amazing like my energy level

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just skyrocketed I feel like I could

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just run through a wall and uh you know

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it's everything I do is easier and

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better and I feel better uh a lot of

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this is mitochondrial except it's purely

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theoretical there's absolutely no way

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for you to know how this is happening or

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what's going on all you can do is eat

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less calories so you're under supplying

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and just be as thin as possible

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and then move more you know cardio

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resistance general movement to demand

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more energy and that is going to

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optimize your mitochondrial Health

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except it's just it sounds like a woo

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thing because we don't have a test for

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that there's no way to evaluate you

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can't just measure your mitochondria

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with like a measuring tape um you can't

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just do a blood test so this is like it

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sounds stupid it sounds like like energy

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you know when people talk about energy

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and and things of that you can't see or

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measure it just sounds like a bunch of

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wool woo and garbage and so I

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kind of get that and it sort of is

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because you can't actually really

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evaluate this but the general concept is

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the thinner and more insulin sensitive

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you are and the more you move and the

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more muscle you have uh the better your

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quality of life is going to be in every

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way you're just going to have more

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energy you're going to be able to pump

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out more wattage you're just going to be

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able to do more stuff and a lot of that

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is mitochondrial but you'll never be

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able to actually evaluate that so once

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again like like your goal is to always

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have the highest lean mass and lowest

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fat Mass your goal is also to have the

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most

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mitochondria um you know this is this is

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probably why birds live longer than any

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other animal way out of proportion to

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how long they should live right so like

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you have this uh graph of like how long

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mammals live based on their size and all

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these things but then like birds are

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just way off the curve because they're

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just like living insane lifespans for

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their size their brain size and their

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body size they should absolutely not

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live as long as they do and the reason

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is they just have crazy amounts of

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mitochondria and huge mitochondrial

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densities and it's because they have to

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freaking fly right when you're flying

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your strength to weight ratio is off the

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charts the amount of wat you have to

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immediately pump out all the time is

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crazy they're always just trying to get

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enough calories to get by right so it's

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this super high mitochondrial density uh

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that is probably part of why they have

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this these incredible lifespans and if

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you had to like generate generate enough

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wattage to lift your body off the ground

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you know 10,000 times a day or whatever

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these birds are doing uh it would be a

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crazy demand for energy um that you

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would really struggle to match with your

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diet like if you look at a hummingbird

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and the amount of uh energy flux going

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through that hummingbird every day is

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absolutely insane every single day they

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eat so many calories that they get an

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extreme case of fatty liver and then

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every single day they just burn off like

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an absurd amount of calories and then

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they just have these crazy mitochondrial

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densities in the really long life spans

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and it's all just very high energy flux

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they're eating a lot and burning a lot

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and so the the point here is that if you

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can uh demand a bunch of energy from

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your body but then not over Supply it

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metabolically you're just going to get

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more and more mitochondria which is

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going to help your entire lifespan and

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your health span and everything's going

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to be better one thing I want to add to

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that too is somebody who's tuning in and

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they're looking at themselves in the

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mirror and saying okay I'm not overly

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fat my energy is okay I don't really

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need to worry about this there is a

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genetic Factor as well and you might not

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have a lot of subcutaneous fat that

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shows but yet you can still be a

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metabolic mess inside and this stuff can

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still be happening yeah absolutely right

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some people have just genetically very

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little subcutaneous fat um this is the

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personal fat threshold it's super

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genetic uh look at people from Southeast

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Asia um they will never ever get a bunch

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of uh excessive subcutaneous body fat so

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they look pretty thin but if you

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actually measure their waist

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circumference at the belly button it's

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like way bigger than it should be

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they've got this little pot belly um and

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then if you scan them and look at

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visceral fats way higher percentage than

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it should be and I have patients from

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Southeast Asia they're from India or

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some other countries they look thin

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they're maybe one pound overweight they

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might even have a normal BMI but they're

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internally overfat and horribly diabetic

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I have patients who uh gained uh just

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five pounds of abdominal fat they're

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horribly diabetic they lose it they're

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non-diabetic and they look skinny sort

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of skinny fat the whole time like you

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can barely even tell so yes if you have

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have genetically low subcutaneous body

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fat it's really tough to know uh I also

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have patients who have a lot of

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subcutaneous body fat and they look kind

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of fluffy all the time but their

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triglycerides are very low their A1C is

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low their fasting glucose is low

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everything's fine and they just have

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more insulation because you know their

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their ancestors have been living in

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Northeast Asia for the past you know

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50,000 years and so they just store more

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suban fat so there's these major genetic

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factors and you could actually be fairly

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sensitive

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at way higher body fat percentages or

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super diabetic at way lower body fat

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percentages it's just like BMI BMI

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doesn't tell you what percent is muscle

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and what percent is fat so on a

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population basis it's helpful but on the

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individual basis it's crap because your

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bodybuilder is going to be obese on BMI

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and they have no body fat uh same thing

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with appearance it's a little bit

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deceiving uh a better option is to

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measure your waist to height ratio you

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measure your waist circumference right

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at the belly button basically abdomen

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fully relaxed standing up uh you measure

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your waist circums right at the belly

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button that should be less than half

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your height if it's over that you're

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probably in trouble uh no matter what

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your weight is no matter what your BMI

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is and so this is one good thing to

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measure I also really like fasting

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triglycerides you don't want to be over

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a hundred um fasting triglycerides over

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100 you're probably somewhat insulin

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resistant you're somewhat running out of

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storage room uh lower is better so those

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are two really good ways to uh know how

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you're doing internally good point

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mentioning the fact that it goes both

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ways that somebody could look overweight

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and actually be metabolically healthy as

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well if you enjoyed that clip you're

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going to want to head over here and

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catch a full episode I'll see you over

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there your whole goal in life is to get

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the highest lean mass at the lowest fad

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Mass basically you want to be a

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bodybuilder so if I just snap my fingers

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and you're a bodybuilder you have very

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little body fat tons of muscle this is

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the

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