ONLY 12% of Americans are metabolically healthy…? In this episode, Dr. Josh Axe uncovers 7 surprising truths about metabolic health and how to reset yours naturally. From gut health to blood sugar, or sleep: this is everything you didn’t know you needed to know about mitochondrial function. You’ll learn: * Why 88% of Americans have poor metabolic health * The hidden metabolic risks for “skinny” people * How processed food, stress, and toxins wreck your energy * The top foods, habits, and supplements to boost your metabolism #rfkjr #metabolism #eatinghealthy #holistichealth #drjoshaxe ------------------- ------------------- Links: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30484738/ https://www.unc.edu/posts/2018/11/28/only-12-percent-of-american-adults-are-metabolically-healthy-carolina-study-finds/ https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/adult-obesity-facts/index.html https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/6/3/e009892 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30238324/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31105044/ https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/overweight-and-obesity/causes https://www.researchgate.net/publication/7345113_Chronic_stress_at_work_and_the_metabolic_syndrome_Prospective_study https://www.cdc.gov/physical-activity/php/about/index.html https://dph.sc.gov/diseases-conditions/conditions/diabetes/insulin-resistance-prediabetes https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/diseases/diabetes.html https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522035006 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/51638384_Comfort_food_is_comforting_to_those_most_stressed_Evidence_of_the_chronic_stress_response_network_in_high_stress_women https://www.rockefeller.edu/news/37433-researchers-discover-a-cause-of-leptin-resistance-and-how-to-reverse-it/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5828430/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7539343/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8370708/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2804956/ https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsob.210333 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4566449/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4566449/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31674658/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11187407/ https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2020/20_0020.htm https://nyaspubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/nyas.12030 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9520362/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37236549/ https://www.npr.org/2025/06/09/nx-s1-5418465/blood-sugar-glucose-monitor-metabolic-health https://www.businessinsider.com/continuous-glucose-monitors-blood-sugar-not-diabetic-study-cgm-2025-2 ------------------- Ads: * Get your free wealth protection guide from Preserve Gold. Visit www.preservegold.com/axe or text AXE to 50505 to claim your free guide, and you could receive up to $15,000 in free gold or silver with a qualified purchase or account rollover. Don’t wait – claim your special offers today! * Get advanced lab testing for key markers like hormones, thyroid, and metabolism—plus a personalized 1-hour consultation with a Senior Health Advisor. Limited spots available at: MyBloodwork.com MB01EPAC9UCLPVH ------------------- ➕ CONNECT WITH DR. JOSH AXE Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/DrJoshAxe/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/drjoshaxe/ X → https://x.com/drjoshaxe/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@thedrjoshaxeshow/ Website → https://thehealthinstitute.com/ ------------------- DISCLAIMER This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.