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Calley Means

Calley Means (born September 28, 1985) is an American entrepreneur and author. A prominent figure in the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, he co-authored the 2024 book Good Energy alongside his sister, Dr. Casey Means, which explores the connection between metabolism and health. Since 2025, he has served as a senior advisor for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism

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Good Energy, co-authored by Dr. Casey Means and Calley Means and published by Avery on May 14, 2024, is a #1 New York Times bestseller — with over a million copies sold — that advances a sweeping argument: that poor metabolic function is the common root cause underlying conditions as varied as depression, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer's, cancer, and infertility. Part memoir, part manifesto, and part practical guide, the book pairs its central thesis with a four-week action plan, data drawn from the health technology company Dr. Means founded, and six food principles designed to be usable across dietary philosophies from carnivore to vegan.

Reviewed May 2, 2026

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