Metabolic dysfunction refers to a state in which the normal metabolic processes of the body are impaired or disrupted, leading to a variety of health problems.

But first, “metabolism” refers to the processes by which the body converts food into energy and building blocks for various cellular functions.

Metabolic dysfunction can take many different forms, including insulin resistance, which occurs when the body becomes less responsive to insulin and has trouble regulating blood sugar levels.

Other forms of metabolic dysfunction include abnormalities in lipid (fat) metabolism, such as high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides, as well as problems with mitochondrial function, which can lead to a variety of health issues.

Metabolic dysfunction can be caused by a variety of factors:

• Poor diet
• Lack of exercise
• Genetics
• Environmental Factors

These factors can raise your risk of developing cardio-metabolic issues related to heart health, such as being extremely overweight or pre-diabetic.

It is important to talk to your doctor if you think you may have a cardio-metabolic condition.

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To gain enough energy for daily tasks and maintain normal body function, the body must generate adenosine triphosphate (ATP), a molecule which acts as the energy currency of the cell. One of the ways we make ATP in our bodies is by metabolizing the carbohydrate, glucose, through a process known as glucose oxidation.

After a carbohydrate-rich meal, blood glucose levels are elevated, which causes insulin to signal for the cells to uptake this glucose and commence the process of glucose oxidation.

But what happens when you eat foods rich in fat? Like glucose, fat molecules known as fatty acids can also be used to make ATP.

This occurs through a metabolic process known as fatty acid oxidation (FAO). This process
occurs in the mitochondria of the cell, which you likely already know is the “powerhouse” of the cell.

Whether the body uses glucose or fatty acids to make ATP depends on the availability of each. In a healthy individual, your body will use glucose oxidation after a carbohydrate-rich meal and fatty acid oxidation after eating fats.

The ability of the body to switch between these metabolic pathways is known as metabolic flexibility. This process is important in maintaining healthy metabolism and ATP levels. ATP is needed for every bodily function; from breathing to thinking to walking to exercising but like everything in life, we only need so much.

But what happens when we eat more sugar and fats than the body needs? Well, it gets stored as fat.

When typical fat deposits become oversaturated, excess fat gets stored in places where it normally does not belong, like the liver, pancreas, and skeletal muscle. This leads to inefficient metabolism in these tissues.

In an overweight individual, where fat stores are increased, Fatty acid oxidation is kicked into high gear. This allows the body to break down these excess fats but also interferes with other metabolic processes.

When processes are overactive, things can go wrong, and FAO is not exempt of this. In the state of overactive FAO, fats are not fully broken down like they would usually be. This is termed incomplete FAO, which yields NO ATP and creates unwanted by-products.

These by-products (known as toxic metabolites) impair the mitochondria
and its function in a phenomenon known as mitochondrial overload. This mitochondrial overload impairs other processes and leads to metabolic inflexibility.

Now that you’ve got a handle on the basics of metabolic function and dysfunction, let’s examine how Metavo works to help fix metabolic dysfunction—naturally. That’s right… Without having to take prescription drugs and subsequently deal with their laundry list of side effects!

AvoB, the key proprietary ingredient found exclusively in Metavo (you just won’t find it anywhere else), is formulated from high-quality avocado, which means all its superfood components, like antioxidants, vitamin E, and fiber, stay potent. These bioactive ingredients are sourced directly from freeze-dried avocado to ensure they reach your system with all the benefits nature intended.