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Metabolic Stack

Measure glucose. Improve insulin sensitivity. Retest.

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Last updated: May 2026 · Affiliate & editorial disclosure
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Who this is for
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High fasting insulinLabs showing insulin above 7 µIU/mL despite normal glucose
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Elevated ApoBApoB above 80 mg/dL
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HbA1c above 5.3%Glucose average creeping toward pre-diabetes
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Abdominal fat gainVisceral fat accumulation despite stable weight
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Energy crashesPost-meal fatigue, afternoon dips, carb cravings
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Family historyParent or sibling with T2D or cardiovascular disease
Measure first
⬤ Measure first — before buying anything
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ApoB Target: under 80 mg/dL
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Fasting Insulin Target: under 7 µIU/mL
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HbA1c Target: under 5.3%
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hs-CRP Target: under 0.5 mg/L
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CGM — 14-day experiment Your personal glucose response to food
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Triglycerides Target: under 100 mg/dL
These measurements tell you which supplements you actually need.
Core protocol
📋 Metabolic Reset Protocol

The complete system — ApoB, fasting insulin, CGM experiment, targeted nutrition, and 90-day retest. Starts with measurement, not supplements.

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Tools & supplements
◉ Foundation — Start here
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Habit
Post-meal walking — 10–15 minutes after each meal
Free, simple, and more effective than most supplements. Dramatically reduces post-meal glucose spikes and insulin demand.
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Supplement
Protein — 1.6–2.2g per kg body weight
Building muscle is the most powerful long-term metabolic intervention. Muscle is the primary site of glucose disposal.
Momentous Protein →
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Supplement
Creatine monohydrate — 5g/day
Improves glucose uptake via GLUT4 upregulation. Supports lean mass during fat loss.
Momentous Creatine →
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Supplement
Omega-3 — 2–4g EPA+DHA/day
Reduces triglycerides and ApoB directly. Best-evidenced supplement for metabolic markers.
Momentous Omega-3 →
◉ Optimize — Add after 30 days
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Supplement
Magnesium glycinate — 400mg/night
Supports insulin sensitivity and sleep quality. ~70% of US adults are deficient.
Momentous Magnesium →
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Supplement
BodyHealth PerfectAmino
Essential amino acid support for muscle protein synthesis.
BodyHealth →
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Supplement
Vitamin D3+K2 — 2,000–5,000 IU/day
Low D is associated with insulin resistance. Test first.
Momentous Supplements →
◉ Precision — Data-driven layer
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Device
CGM — Levels Health or Abbott Libre
14-day glucose experiment shows your personal food response. The highest-ROI metabolic data tool.
Levels Health →
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Labs
Quest Health — ApoB + fasting insulin panel
Order the markers your standard physical misses. Essential before and after intervention.
Quest Health →
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Labs
Vibeplate — whole body vibration
Recovery and circulation support for metabolic optimization.
Vibeplate →
How this connects
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Measure
ApoB + Fasting Insulin labs
Target: insulin <7, ApoB <80
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Measure
14-Day CGM Experiment
Your personal glucose response
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Interpret
Interpret High Insulin
Root cause and evidence-based response
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Protocol
Metabolic Reset Protocol
90-day structured system
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Stack
Metabolic Stack
You are here
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Retest
Retest at 90 Days
ApoB, insulin, HbA1c
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Retest plan
30
Days
• CGM experiment complete
• Note surprising foods identified
• Start resistance training 3×/week
60
Days
• Rerun fasting insulin if budget allows
• Review CGM patterns and adjust diet
• Add Optimize tier supplements
90
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• Full metabolic panel: ApoB, insulin, HbA1c, hsCRP
• Compare to baseline
• Escalate to clinician if insulin still elevated

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Get your metabolic baseline

ApoB and fasting insulin are not in your standard panel. Order them through Quest Health before starting this stack.

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Genetics + labs

Make the metabolic stack more personal

Metabolic health is shaped by glucose regulation, inflammation, appetite, sleep, nutrient status, and genetics. SelfDecode can help connect DNA and lab data so your metabolic stack is less generic and more targeted.

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Cardiometabolic tools to consider

For cardiometabolic risk, the highest-value home measurements are blood pressure, glucose response, and rhythm awareness.

Supplementation after measurement

Preferred supplement partner: Momentous

Supplements should come after the baseline: labs, sleep, training, nutrition, and symptoms. For the supplements CreusLife recommends most often, Momentous is now the preferred partner because it offers focused products for performance, sleep, recovery, and longevity.

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