The purpose of Metabolic Typing is to find metabolic imbalances. We then correct them with an individualized metabolic nutrition plan tailored to each person. This, in time, restores optimum good health and well being.
The basic principle of Metabolic Typing is that the blood has an ideal pH level at which all nutrients (protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals) are best absorbed and utilized. The pH scale ranges from 1 to 14, the most acidic and the most alkaline, respectively. pH 7 is neutral. Blood pH of 7.346 (slightly alkaline) is considered the optimal level for our health - like 98.6 F is considered a healthy body temperature.
Changes in the blood pH are caused by stressful lifestyle, haphazard eating habits and external pollutants. The more your pH is out of balance, the less efficient your metabolism becomes. Ineffective metabolism opens the doors to weight gain, fatigue and illness. If your blood is too acidic or too alkaline, you simply will not be able to assimilate many nutrients and enzymes. It has been scientifically proven that an acidic internal environment leads to illness. For example, acidified blood tends to leach calcium from bones contributing to osteoporosis, and from teeth contributing to cavities and gum disease. In addition, bacteria and viruses flourish in an overly acidic situation leading to recurrent colds and flu.
Your Metabolic Type defines the way in which your body processes food to produce energy. There are two main control mechanisms which regulate our metabolism. These are the Autonomic Nervous System and the Oxidative System. These two systems regulate the mode and speed at which the nutrients are converted into energy in the body and determine our ability to utilize food, vitamins and minerals.
The Oxidative System defines the speed at which the body converts food to energy. The Autonomic Nervous System defines the means by which the body converts food to energy. The blood pH is a reliable indicator of the balance within these basic control mechanisms.
People with different metabolic types react differently to the same nutrients. Many foods and nutrients can actually have the opposite effect in the body depending on which system predominates. For instance in the case of osteoporosis, people with oxidative acid metabolism need calcium supplements; people with oxidative alkaline metabolism need potassium, magnesium, and manganese.
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