Healthy Metabolism
Did you know that the secret to health, vitality, and longevity could be hidden in the way your body metabolizes food and utilizes energy?
There may be nothing more misunderstood than metabolism. The reality is, metabolism is complex and goes far beyond calories in versus calories out. Metabolism occurs at a cellular level and is heavily influenced by hormones and biochemical processes. This is why fad diets and caloric restriction always fail over the long term.
Your metabolism, the set of chemical reactions that sustain your life, functions in two ways: anabolism and catabolism. While anabolism builds and stores nutrients to maintain body tissues and energy, catabolism breaks down those nutrients to release energy.
The real magic happens when your body exhibits metabolic flexibility—its ability to switch between these processes effortlessly. Unfortunately, metabolic inflexibility is a widespread issue, leading to chronic conditions like metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome significantly increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and stroke.