Metabolism encompasses the absorption of nutrients (carbs, fats, and proteins), their storage in individual areas of the body, as well as the synthesis of the body’s own substances. All metabolic pathways are linked to each other. Whenever alterations occur, they may have an impact on very distant reactions and bodily processes.
However, your metabolism signifies more than a properly working and regularly active digestive system. Materials that cannot be used are eliminated from the body as waste or used by the Gut. This cycle occurs regularly throughout every day of one’s entire life.
In metabolism, all metabolic pathways are linked to each other. Whenever alterations occur, they may have an impact on hormones and other bodily processes. Specifically, medications whose intended purpose is to block or activate a particular reaction in a very specific place may provoke widespread and unforeseen side-effects like high cholesterol.
While your metabolism is responsible for converting food into energy and regulating how your body uses this energy to assist organs, glands, and hormones such as thyroid, pancreas, and liver, insulin, and glucose with other bodily functions, a steady diet of simple carbs and process foods can have a negative affect on how it functions and processes.
In fact, studies show that people that consume diets high in carbohydrates and processed foods tend to eat when they’re not hungry and have a larger appetite than compared to those that are not overweight.
In addition, they tend to consume “diet foods” and low-fat, and no-fat foods more often (which are rarely conducive to weight loss as the label suggests -making it nearly impossible for them to lose weight effectively.
Studies also show that those that consume a steady diet of sugar and processed food tend to have a BMI >35, are overweight/obese and suffer with conditions associated with the Metabolic Syndrome such as; type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high glucose levels and autoimmune disorders.
The best way to control this process and to assist your metabolism to function most efficiently is with, of course, a diet with an adequate balance of healthy carbs, healthy fats, and protein and regular exercise.