{"id":612,"date":"2023-08-15T23:23:13","date_gmt":"2023-08-15T23:23:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ahmetozyigit.com\/?page_id=612"},"modified":"2026-08-18T12:58:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T12:58:28","slug":"kilo-verme","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ahmetozyigit.com\/en\/tedaviler\/kilo-verme\/","title":{"rendered":"Weight Management and Metabolic Health"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What is metabolism?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

When metabolism is mentioned, most people think of "fast metabolism" or "slow metabolism" in relation to weight loss. However, metabolism is a much broader concept.<\/p>\n\n

Metabolism is the sum of all the chemical processes our body performs to sustain life. Converting the food we eat into energy, controlling blood sugar, storing or using fats for energy, protein synthesis, hormone production, and cell renewal are all parts of this system.<\/p>\n\n

Therefore, it is not accurate to evaluate metabolic health solely based on weight. Disruption of metabolic balance can certainly lead to weight gain or difficulty losing weight. However, weight problems are only one of the visible consequences of metabolic disorders. Impairments in metabolic health can affect many systems, from blood sugar control and insulin sensitivity to liver and vascular health and energy production, and can have much broader long-term health consequences.<\/p>\n\n

For example, a person of normal weight may have insulin resistance, fatty liver, or high visceral fat. In the long term, this person is at a very high risk of developing many health problems. Conversely, an overweight person may have blood sugar, blood pressure, and lipid levels that remain within normal limits for a long time. This is called \u201cmetabolic healthy obesity,\u201d but we know that this condition also brings health problems in the long term [1]. Therefore, it is not correct to judge whether a person is 'healthy' or 'unhealthy' simply by looking at their weight or only at test results.<\/p>\n\n

That's why I don't consider simply looking at the number on the scale sufficient when evaluating my patients. The real question is how well the body is managing the energy it receives.<\/p>\n\n

What is Metabolic Health?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

A healthy metabolic system requires different organs to work together in harmony. Insulin must be able to perform its function when needed, muscle tissue must be able to use glucose effectively, the liver must not store excessive fat, fat tissue must not grow uncontrollably, and blood vessels must not be chronically exposed to high glucose, insulin, and inflammation.<\/p>\n\n

Metabolic imbalance doesn't usually happen overnight. Years of imbalances eventually lead to irreversible damage.<\/p>\n\n

For example, even when blood sugar levels are still within normal limits, the body may start producing more and more insulin to maintain that normal level. This is called compensatory hyperinsulinemia. When the tissues' response to insulin begins to decrease, the beta cells of the pancreas compensate for this by secreting more insulin for a while. Therefore, someone who only monitors their blood sugar levels, even someone with normal fasting blood sugar and HbA1c values, may not notice this early change in metabolic balance. This is because in some people, the first noticeable change is not in blood sugar, but in the increase in insulin demand. Unfortunately, many doctors I know don't even check or know their patients' insulin levels. Yet, this is one of the parameters that can give us the first clue about metabolic health.<\/p>\n\n

Insulin is also a powerful anabolic hormone. It suppresses lipolysis in adipose tissue, that is, the breakdown of stored fat into free fatty acids and their release into circulation, and is one of the signals that supports energy storage. Therefore, persistently high insulin levels, especially when accompanied by energy surplus and insulin resistance, become part of a metabolic environment that makes fat mobilization difficult. Over time, an increase in waist circumference, visceral fat accumulation, high triglycerides, and weight problems may be added to the picture. The underlying mechanisms of insulin resistance are particularly closely related to energy metabolism in the liver, muscle, and adipose tissue.[2]<\/p>\n\n

For me, a good metabolic assessment means trying to detect the path to disease as early as possible, rather than identifying it after it has manifested.<\/p>\n\n

Mitochondria: The Cellular Dimension of Metabolism<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

It's impossible to discuss metabolic health without mentioning mitochondria. Mitochondria are a vital part of our cells' energy production system. They convert energy from glucose and fatty acids into ATP, a form of energy the cell can use. But their role isn't limited to energy production. They also function as a kind of control and communication center within the cell. They contribute to the generation of different signals depending on whether the cell has sufficient energy, whether energy demand has increased, whether oxidative stress is occurring, or whether the cell is damaged.<\/p>\n\n

During energy production, molecules called reactive oxygen species (ROS) are naturally produced. Their production in certain amounts is normal and even part of cellular signaling. However, when their production exceeds the cell's antioxidant defense capacity, oxidative stress can occur, and over time, proteins, cell membranes, and DNA can be damaged. Mitochondria are both important production sites for these molecules and play a role in how the cell manages its oxidative balance.<\/p>\n\n

Mitochondria also play a role in initiating controlled cell death, or apoptosis, when a cell is severely damaged. Furthermore, they are directly linked to numerous metabolic processes, such as how the cell uses glucose and fatty acids, when to increase or decrease energy production, and how to respond to nutrient surplus or energy deficiency.<\/p>\n\n

Therefore, mitochondrial health should not be considered simply in terms of "producing more energy." Besides energy production, mitochondria play a crucial role in controlling oxidative stress, responding to cellular damage, and adapting metabolism to changing conditions.<\/p>\n\n

One of the key characteristics of a healthy metabolism.\u00a0metabolic flexibility<\/strong>Simply put, it is the body's ability to switch fuel according to its needs. It needs to be able to use glucose efficiently after eating and increase fat utilization during fasting. This flexibility decreases in insulin resistance and obesity. [3]<\/p>\n\n

Impairments in mitochondrial function are also associated with insulin resistance, aging, and certain metabolic diseases. However, not every metabolic problem is caused by "malfunctioning mitochondria." Mitochondrial dysfunction can sometimes be the cause, and sometimes the result of a metabolic disease.<\/p>\n\n

Therefore, instead of looking for a single vitamin or supplement that "boosts mitochondria," exercise, muscle mass, sleep, nutrition, glucose control, and overall metabolic status should be considered together.<\/p>\n\n

How can we measure metabolic health?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Unfortunately, there is no single blood test that indicates metabolic health. However, examining the different elements that make up metabolic health piece by piece and putting them together like a jigsaw puzzle gives us a very good idea. Let's look at them one by one:<\/p>\n\n

I prefer to think of it more like a jigsaw puzzle. Each test gives us a different piece. When we put the pieces together, we can understand a person's metabolic state much better.<\/p>\n\n

1. Glucose and Insulin Metabolism<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

One of the first areas I assess is glucose-insulin balance. This is related to metabolism and is the best indicator of how well the body can use the energy it receives. Tests that can be used here include:<\/p>\n\n