Your Individual Metabolic Type
No two people are the same. When we look into a room of people, we know that the shapes and faces are unique. However, we really don't give a lot of thought to the uniqueness of our internal organs, glands and cells.
William Linz Wolcott, founder of Healthexcel, recognized how much these differences would effect our individual nutritional needs. Metabolic Typing was developed to determine our individual nutritional needs, enabling us to manage our diet accordingly.
One of the key factors in assessing our individual Metabolic Type is genetics. Different populations of people and their respective genetic pools have developed over time, resulting in different types of metabolism.
Metabolic Typing is a process of evaluating the inter-relationship of the body's 3 main systems for the creation and maintenance of energy. These are the Autonomic Nervous System, the Oxidative System and the Endocrine Systems. Metabolic Typing interprets the language of our body as these systems communicate. The basic premise is that either the Oxidative or the Autonomic system will be more dominant in controlling a person's metabolism.
There are millions of biochemical reactions taking place in our bodies every day. These reactions involve billions of tiny cells, all of which have a function. These functions are controlled by 10 control systems, and it is the strengths and weaknesses in these systems that determine our unique biochemical make-up. The nutrients we put into our body will have a specific effect on our energy, which is uniquely ours. The path to health lies in balancing each of these systems with the exact nutrients they require. When doing so, nutrients are absorbed at a cellular level.
Once the individual Metabolic Type is determined, the client would be put on one of six nutritional plans. This is dependant on which system was dominant, slow, mixed or fast oxidations, or sympathetic, balanced or parasympathetic. The sub-type is another piece of information in the 10 system blueprint for each individual. All of our body functions are regulated by Fundamental Homeostatic Controls or FHC.
Losing weight, enhanced energy levels and reduction of chronic conditions are positive side effects of balancing your Metabolic Type. Properly nourishing your body, by eating for your correct Metabolic Type, will eliminate cravings and control your appetite. You will notice an increase in energy level, coupled with mental clarity and emotional balance. It is amazing how much more productive you will feel. This makes a lot of sense, in that once you start to provide your engine with proper fuel it will perform to its highest potential.
-- Daryl Sarkisian, 2007
