In this episode of The DNA of Things, we sit down with Dr. Steven Bennett—engineer turned functional medicine pioneer and founder of CardioMetaboliQ—to explore how understanding insulin resistance, inflammation, and personal health data can unlock the secrets to longevity and vitality. Dr. Bennett shares his transformative journey from mechanical engineering to developing innovative tools in functional medicine, including his at-home dried blood spot test designed to make advanced cardiometabolic insights accessible to all. He explains how muscle mass, personalized nutrition, and actionable biomarkers play a key role in managing chronic disease and enhancing quality of life.

💡 Key Takeaways:

🔬 Root Cause Matters: Understanding insulin resistance is the cornerstone to preventing most chronic illnesses like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and fatty liver.
📊 Data Is Power: Dr. Bennett's at-home blood test empowers individuals with real, interpretable data—bridging the gap between lab results and lifestyle change.
🧬 Personalized Medicine: The future of health is personalized and participatory—DNA, lifestyle, and environment must be considered together.
💪 Muscle vs. Bread: Lean muscle is crucial to glucose metabolism—maintain muscle to manage blood sugar and prevent metabolic diseases.
🔥 Inflammation Is the Silent Killer: C-reactive protein and other markers reveal inflammation's hidden role in accelerating disease.
🥗 Food as Medicine: Not all “healthy” foods are created equal. Whole foods > processed health marketing.
🧠 Rewire the System: Functional medicine isn't just about diagnosis—it's about empowering people to co-create their health roadmap.
📉 Low-Cost, High-Impact: Affordable, science-backed supplements and small lifestyle changes can create exponential long-term benefits.
🏠 Family Health OS: Consider quarterly testing and coaching for the whole family—proactive health starts at home.
🧘 Simplicity Wins: Tools like the “Cardiometabolic 10” and everyday movement (e.g. 10 squats every 45 mins) can drastically reduce health risks.

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