Today I would like to talk about this phenomenon,as a metabolic disorder: symptoms and causes of its occurrence. This term has become quite widespread lately - it is used by not very conscientious doctors when they do not know what is happening to a person, it is used by manufacturers of various weight loss products when advertising their products, it is used by instructors of numerous fitness centers. Simply put, this term has become a bargaining chip in the fight for consumer money. But what is it really? What is actually hidden under a metabolic disorder? And if a metabolic disorder really does exist, is it possible to get rid of it with the help of some miracle drugs, looking at us in neat rows from pharmacy shelves? Or is the solution to the problem much deeper? This is what will be discussed below.
What are metabolic processes?
In the human body, processes are constantly taking placemetabolic processes of the three most important components of all living things on earth – fats, proteins and carbohydrates. Both their synthesis and subsequent destruction occur according to a strictly defined scheme, which is individual for each specific substance. A huge number of various enzymes are involved in these reactions. In all the cells of our body, millions of these same processes occur every second. And metabolic disorders can occur both with the participation of any one component – proteins, fats or carbohydrates, and with the participation of several. Simply put, doctors distinguish six different types of metabolic disorders:
- Violation of normal protein synthesis
- Violation of the natural breakdown of proteins
- Violation of normal fat synthesis
- Violation of natural decay of fats
Causes of metabolic disorders
Doctors say that in the vast majorityIn many cases, the cause of the development of certain diseases is precisely various metabolic disorders. Doctors distinguish four levels at which a disruption of normal metabolism is possible:
- Molecular level.
- Cell level.
- In various tissues and organs.
- In the whole body.
Disruption of normal metabolism,occurring at any of the above levels, can be both primary and secondary. Although most often there is a violation at the molecular level. And this leads to pathological disorders of many functions of the body. Of course, nothing happens without a reason. All kinds of metabolic disorders are no exception to this rule. And there are also quite a lot of these reasons - both external and internal factors. Let's try to understand them in more detail. A change in diet very often leads to a violation of normal metabolism. Moreover, it does not matter whether a person began to eat more or, on the contrary, less - the change itself is important. And no less important is what exactly a person eats - for example, if a person's diet has mainly included dairy products for a long time, and he suddenly switched to a meat menu, there is a high probability that a failure of normal metabolism will occur. Quite often, the cause of metabolic disorders is the intake of various toxic substances into the human body. And it does not matter at all what kind of toxin entered the body - spoiled food, household chemicals, or any other. They all have a very negative effect on metabolism. In some cases, various metabolic disorders occur as a result of exposure to viruses and microorganisms. In about 10% of all cases, metabolic disorders begin precisely after a person has suffered from a respiratory viral disease. If a person’s diet is not balanced, metabolic disorders are also not uncommon. That is why it is so important to ensure that food contains sufficient amounts of vitamins and microelements, fatty acids and amino acids. By the way, an unbalanced content of carbohydrates, proteins and carbohydrates in food leads to approximately the same result. Simply put, metabolism is a disorder closely related to nutrition. If a person lives in an ecologically unfavorable area or works in conditions of high concentrations of carbon dioxide or oxygen, the chances of encountering metabolic disorders are even higher. Such people should consult a doctor who will tell them how to reduce such risks.
Treatment of metabolic disorders
Despite the fact that at first glance the violationnormal metabolism does not pose a particular threat to the human body, in fact, it is a real time bomb. Therefore, it is in no way acceptable to leave problems unattended. Be prepared for the fact that you will have to try hard - there are no universal pills that will normalize metabolic processes with a wave of a magic wand. To achieve this goal, a comprehensive approach is needed:
- Cleaning the body
Complex cleansing of the whole body. Do not experiment on your own - consult a doctor - therapist. He will certainly help you choose the cleansing procedure that is best suited for you.
- Normalization of the diet
If the nutritionist decides thata sick person's diet is incorrect, it will help to normalize it. After all, in most cases, a normal balance of proteins, fats and carbohydrates, a sufficient amount of vitamins and minerals is the key to proper metabolic processes.
- Strengthening immunity
The functioning of the immune system is very, very importantmany things. Including the course of metabolic processes. Therefore, to normalize metabolism, it is necessary to put the immune system in order. To do this, a sick person should seek help from a doctor - an immunologist.
- Physical Culture
It is impossible to normalize metabolism by any meansmeans, if the patient does not receive enough physical activity. However, here too I would like to remind you that in this case, too, self-activity is inappropriate. Physical activity should be selected by a physical therapy doctor, taking into account the individual characteristics of each specific patient.