Optimizing Metabolic Health for Wellness

Metabolic health relates to the body's ability to efficiently process nutrients, manage energy, and maintain overall well-being.

Metabolic Health FAQ

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What does it mean to be metabolically healthy?

Some say that to be metabolically healthy means that a person has good health overall and a low risk of developing metabolic diseases. At ZOE, we believe there is even more to metabolic health and that there are a number of things you can do to look after yours.

What is metabolic health & why is it important?

In the cells, those compounds are used for functions such as growing new cells, repairing tissues, and storing energy or broken down further to release energy that powers your bodily functions. Your metabolic health is a measure of how well your body tackles these processes without medications. What is Metabolic Health?

Is metabolic health a measure of good health?

In a nutshell, it’s a measure of good health—and few people have what is considered good metabolic health. A study published in 2018 found that only about 12 percent ( 1) of people in the United States could be considered metabolically healthy.

What makes a person metabolically healthy?

In this research study, to be considered “metabolically healthy,” you had to have normal blood glucose, triglycerides (a form of fat generated from excess glucose), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, blood pressure, and waist circumference without needing medications. What is Glucose? What are the Consequences of Poor Metabolic Health?

What is a metabolic health guide?

Improve mental health. Help to prevent health conditions such as dementia, stroke, heart attacks, and some cancers. Improve physical and mental performance. The aim of this Metabolic Health Guide is to make useful and reliable information available to everyone.

What are the symptoms of metabolic syndrome?

These conditions include increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels. People who have metabolic syndrome typically have apple-shaped bodies, meaning they have larger waists and carry a lot of weight around their abdomens.