Waist to Hip Ratio for Metabolic Health Check

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Siim Land's YouTube video 'My Evidence-Based Longevity Routine'.

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Quotes From Source

“One accurate way to assess your metabolic health...”

Story of claim

Siim Land explains that waist to hip ratio is a reliable measure for assessing metabolic health. A lower ratio indicates lower risk of heart disease and diabetes.

  • Goal: To assess and improve metabolic health.
  • Proof: Higher waist to hip ratios are linked to increased disease risk. A ratio below 0.95 for men and 0.80 for women is considered low risk.
  • Nuances:
    • Lowest risk for men is below 0.95, women below 0.80
    • Siim's waist circumference is 80 cm
  • Impact on Life: Helps identify potential health risks early, enabling lifestyle changes to improve health.

Investments

  • Price: N/A
  • Time: Quick measure, ongoing monitoring
  • Effort: Requires regular measurement and lifestyle adjustments

Risks

Inaccurate measurements may mislead health assessment.

Alternatives

  • Body mass index (BMI) for a broader health assessment

Get Started 🚀

  • Measure your waist and hip circumference
  • Calculate waist to hip ratio by dividing waist measurement by hip measurement
  • Monitor changes regularly to assess improvements

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