All cells depend on energy for their optimal functioning. Metabolism is the process by which the body converts what you eat into useful energy. It is a multi-step, complex process that involves combining the fuel from food with oxygen, carrying it into the mitochondria through the electron-transport system, and releasing the energy your body needs to function efficiently. The final product of metabolism is the production of cellular ATP, the energy currency of the body.
There are six fundamental homeostatic control systems of your metabolism that determine the rate at which your cells burn food and convert it into energy. They are listed below.
- Oxidative system (fast and slow oxidation).
- Autonomic system (sympathetic and parasympathetic dominance).
- Anabolic and catabolic balance.
- Acid and alkaline balance.
- Endocrine system (hyper-functioning and hypo-functioning).
- Electrolyte balance (electrolyte stress and electrolyte insufficiency).
The efficiency of these six metabolic systems varies from person to person. Each individual has a dominant metabolic system that has a greater influence in the way they metabolize food and produce energy.
Metabolic balance is a metabolic testing method that measures key physiologic parameters and metabolic markers designed to identify your dominant metabolic type and six possible metabolic imbalances. Based on your dominant metabolic type and metabolic imbalances you will require specific nutrients, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and ratio of macronutrients in your diet. More importantly, the same nutritional supplements and diet can have opposite effects on different metabolic types.
Metabolic balance testing is necessary to identify the correct type and ratio of nutrients in order to optimize your cellular energy production. When you are providing the right type of fuel for your cells all areas of your health and well-being can expect improvement, in particular energy level, metabolic efficiency, weight optimization, and reversal of chronic disease.
Rates:
Initial assessment: $125
Follow-up assessment: $95
