Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health
by Casey Means
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Casey Means, MD, a Stanford-trained physician from Los Angeles, California, is the Chief Medical Officer and Co-founder of Levels, a company focused on metabolic health. She is also an Associate Editor of the International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention. Dr. Means aims to maximize human potential and combat preventable chronic diseases by providing individuals with technology-based tools for personalized and sustainable health choices.
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