93% of Americans have some metabolic dysfunction, and psychiatric illnesses are rising in both children and adults.

88% of Americans are metabolically unhealthy, and half of prescribed medications are never taken, indicating a significant need for behavioral change in healthcare.

Metabolic health influences neurodevelopment, and as metabolic health declines, we can expect an increase in neurodevelopmental disorders.

Rates of autism and ADHD are rising alongside poor metabolic health in the population, indicating a potential link between metabolic dysfunction and neurodevelopmental disorders.

A significant portion of the American population is deficient in essential nutrients like omega-3s, vitamin D, and magnesium, which are crucial for overall health.

I started working on personalized nutrition because of the alarming statistics on metabolic disease, where currently 4 out of 10 US adults are obese, and diabetes affects 1 in 10 Americans, leading to significant suffering and healthcare costs.

The focus of research should shift from merely treating conditions to understanding and improving metabolic health to prevent mental health disorders.

Individuals who appear healthy can still be metabolically unhealthy, which can lead to mental health issues like anxiety and depression if nutrient deficiencies are present.

Research is underway to establish biomarkers that can predict mitochondrial dysfunction and potentially identify children at risk for neurodevelopmental disorders.