Metabolic
Biomarker

Insulin

Included in Blueprint
Why we test it
Insulin resistance is one of the strongest modifiable risk factors for Alzheimer's disease. The brain depends on insulin signaling for memory formation. Elevated fasting insulin often appears years before blood sugar rises.
BetterBrain target
< 5 µIU/mL (ideal < 3)
Most labs don't even test fasting insulin. Elevated levels appear years before blood sugar rises and are one of the strongest modifiable Alzheimer's risk factors.
What you Can do
  1. Time-restricted eating
  2. Aerobic cardio training
  3. Strength training
  4. Mediterranean diet
  5. Berberine

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