Speakers

Dr. Andrew Huberman • Dr. Casey Means

Summary

Dr. Andrew Huberman interviews Dr. Casey Means, a Stanford-trained physician and metabolic health expert. They discuss leveraging nutrition, exercise, and environmental factors to enhance metabolic health by improving mitochondrial function and hormone regulation. The conversation covers fasting, cold exposure, nature’s impact on metabolism, controlling food cravings, and assessing metabolic health using various tools. Dr. Means emphasizes how metabolic dysfunction contributes to chronic diseases and reduced lifespan, while improved metabolic health can enhance longevity. The episode offers low- and zero-cost tools for listeners to improve their metabolic health, overall well-being, and body composition. Multiple scientific studies are referenced, covering topics from daily step patterns and mortality to the effects of ultra-processed diets and time-restricted feeding. This comprehensive discussion provides evidence-based strategies for targeting the root causes of common diseases and optimizing metabolic health for improved quality of life.