What is Metabolism?

Metabolism is the process by which our body processes food and converts it into energy that can be used to power vital functions like breathing, blood circulation, digestion, heartbeat, brain activity, hormone production, physical movement, healing etc.    

Metabolism encompasses the countless biochemical reactions that take place within each cell of a living organism every second to sustain life and maintain normal physiological function

In simpler terms, Metabolism is how our body makes and uses energy to keep us alive and functioning

This process works at different intensities in different people. How fast your metabolism works is determined mostly by your genes

Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic Syndrome is classically defined as the presence of 3 or more of the following risk factors: 

• Elevated blood sugar levels

• Increased waist circumference

• High triglycerides

• Low HDL and

• Elevated blood pressure

These parameters are typically clustered together as markers of metabolic health. Metabolic syndrome increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, obesity, fatty liver disease, NASH, cardiovascular disease, cancer, neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia, alzheimer's or stroke and hormonal imbalances to name a few

It is important to note that most individuals diagnosed with metabolic syndrome have elevated fasting insulin levels, chronic inflammation, and commonly experience symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog, digestive issues, heightened stress, and poor sleep