Today we meet Dr. Casey Means - a head & neck surgeon who made a big leap from traditional to functional medicine. She specializes in metabolic health with a focus on the whole-food, plant-based approach to diet. Dr. Means is also co-founder and Chief Medical Officer for a company called Levels . Levels produces digital health products, such as continuous glucose monitors, to inspire healthy behavior change.

In this episode, you’ll hear part 1 of an extensive interview discussing a variety of topics. Listen as we delve into Dr. Means’ path to functional medicine and her thoughts on plant-based diets. 

 

Today on The Lab Report: 
3:10 Introducing Dr. Casey Means and her path to functional medicine
11:10 Nutrigenomics and the plant-based diet
15:00 Curcumin and sulforaphane
16:25 What about meat?
19:00 Biochemistry and metabolizing fatty acids
21:20 What about other diets (keto, carnivore, etc.)?

 

Additional Resources:

Dr. Means' Website

Levels 

NutrEval

 

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Today we meet Dr. Casey Means - a head &amp; neck surgeon who made a big leap from traditional to functional medicine. She specializes in metabolic health with a focus on the whole-food, plant-based approach to diet. Dr. Means is also co-founder and Chief Medical Officer for a company called <a href="https://www.levelshealth.com/join?partner=THELABREPORT">Levels </a>. Levels produces digital health products, such as continuous glucose monitors, to inspire healthy behavior change.
In this episode, you&rsquo;ll hear part 1 of an extensive interview discussing a variety of topics. Listen as we delve into Dr. Means&rsquo; path to functional medicine and her thoughts on plant-based diets.&nbsp;
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Today on The Lab Report: 
<ul>
<li>3:10 Introducing Dr. Casey Means and her path to functional medicine</li>
<li>11:10 Nutrigenomics and the plant-based diet</li>
<li>15:00 Curcumin and sulforaphane</li>
<li>16:25 What about meat?</li>
<li>19:00 Biochemistry and metabolizing fatty acids</li>
<li>21:20 What about other diets (keto, carnivore, etc.)?</li>
</ul>
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Additional Resources:
<a href="https://www.caseymeansmd.com/">Dr. Means' Website</a>
<a href="https://www.levelshealth.com/join?partner=THELABREPORT">Levels </a>
<a href="https://www.gdx.net/product/nutreval-nutritional-test-plasma">NutrEval</a>
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Subscribe, Rate, &amp; Review The Lab Report
Thanks for tuning in to this week&rsquo;s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review.
Don&rsquo;t forget to <a href="https://www.gdx.net/">visit our website</a>, like us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/genova.diagnostics/">Facebook</a>, follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/genova_gdx">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/genovadiagnostics/">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/genova-diagnostics">LinkedIn</a>. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: <a href="mailto:podcast@gdx.net">podcast@gdx.net</a>.
And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing.
Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and show not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.
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The world of medicine can be challenging. Clinicians and patients are always looking for more options, more effective treatments… and in the end, more answers. What if there was a way to practice medicine that digs deeper and offers a new perspective? Functional medicine focuses on addressing root causes of disease. At Genova Diagnostics we’ve watched this field evolve and grow for over 35 years….

We’ve not only adapted, we’ve led. Join us as we talk about functional medicine, laboratory testing, and optimizing health. Welcome to the Lab Report.

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