Improving Metabolic Health: How Long Does It Take?

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The markers of metabolic health can be abnormal ~10 years before illness manifests.

This means two things:
1. People in their 40s or 50s became unhealthy in their 20s or 30s.

2.There is plenty of time to correct course.

Here's how long it takes to improve #MetabolicHealth

— Heart Surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia (@ifixhearts) June 22, 2023

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I have patients do #BloodWork 90 days after their first set of results. We usually see significant improvements within that time.
Studies also show improvements after 8 to 12 weeks, so it really doesn’t take long to see changes in your metabolic health.
You just need to start.

— Heart Surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia (@ifixhearts) June 22, 2023

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Of course, if you have 30 or 40 years of poor metabolic health to undo, improvements won’t happen overnight.
But you can still start the process and prevent further damage.
Pick the low-hanging fruit and commit to a change. Start with baby steps and work up from there.

— Heart Surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia (@ifixhearts) June 22, 2023

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You can start by evaluating your life:

-How much sleep do you get per night?
-Is your diet comprised of whole foods?
-Do you exercise multiple times a week?
-Do you get daily sun exposure?

— Heart Surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia (@ifixhearts) June 22, 2023

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Remember: restoring your metabolic health is a journey, not a destination.
If you reframe your heath as a system rather than a goal, you’ll be more likely to maintain lifestyle changes over time.

And that’s what #MetabolicHealth is all about.

— Heart Surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia (@ifixhearts) June 22, 2023

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If you’d like additional guidance and support as you launch into your metabolic health journey, you’re welcome to book a complimentary call that can point you in the right direction.https://t.co/FgWia7YQqI

— Heart Surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia (@ifixhearts) June 22, 2023