The Energy Balance Podcast EB. 1: Energy is Everything
Apr 6, 2020
Energy plays a crucial role in health, influencing symptoms and conditions. The podcast explores how our body's energy production is affected by nutrition and gut health. Surprisingly, excessive exercise can be counterproductive, and simply burning more calories isn't a solution for weight loss. It challenges the traditional calories-in/calories-out model, advocating for a deeper understanding of energy dynamics. Hormonal regulation, metabolism, and the balance of energy supply versus demand are key themes, highlighting the need for a holistic approach to wellness.
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Cellular Energy Underpins Health
- Cellular energy produced in mitochondria underlies all body functions and symptoms.
- Low cellular energy explains fatigue, brain fog, digestive issues, low libido and fat gain.
Fuel Versus Usable Energy
- Distinguish fuel (food) from usable energy: food must be converted into cellular energy.
- Excess usable energy supports regeneration, while fuel surplus stored as fat if conversion is blocked.
Support Energy Conversion With Cofactors
- Provide necessary vitamins and minerals like B vitamins and magnesium to run energy conversion.
- Ensure cofactor nutrients are present so consumed food converts to usable energy.