Aging Metabolism Series #1

Introduction

It is well established that metabolism changes over time. After reaching middle-age, many patients tend to slowly gain weight year after year — even though they have not changed their diet or exercise regimen.1 A gradual decline in overall health often accompanies this weight gain, leading to reductions in quality of life.

At the cellular level, this weight increase and health decline can, in part, be attributed to the metabolic compromise that occurs "naturally" with the wear and tear of life.

Understanding the biochemical pathways involved in energy production is critical to resolving health issues related to aging. Healing the aging metabolism involves not only enhancing the efficiency of cellular energy production by improving the health of mitochondria (energy-producing organelles), but also expanding the cell's energy potential by providing the basic nutritional building blocks for energy generation

Reference:

1. Weight gain during menopause: Is it inevitable or can it be prevented? Postgraduate Medicine on-line. Available

http://bionutritionalresearch.olhblogspace.com

http://back2basicnutrition.com/