Metabolic Health

What influences men’s metabolic health?

Metabolic health refers to the way a man’s metabolic system processes food and turns it into energy that fuels the body. Metabolic health is a vital part of a man’s wellness and has a significant impact on their risk for chronic disease.

Metabolic syndrome is an umbrella term for a group of disorders that affect men and women. However, men are at particular risk for serious health complications from stroke, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.

Many things influence men’s metabolic function, including:

• Age
• Diet
• Weight
• Exercise
• Sleep quality
• Lifestyle habits (drinking, smoking, stress)

Men’s T Clinic offers blood panels, InBody composition scans, and other diagnostic assessments to identify what’s affecting your metabolism. The skilled practitioners also recommend integrative strategies for optimizing your metabolic health.

What are the symptoms of metabolic health issues?

Men with metabolic syndrome have a group of symptoms that occur together, including:

• Excess belly fat
• Insulin resistance
• Abnormal cholesterol levels
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Elevated blood glucose (sugar) levels

Having at least three of these conditions puts you at high risk for developing chronic health problems. It’s important to meet with the Men’s T Clinic team to learn more about your treatment options for metabolic syndrome.

How can I improve my metabolic health?

Metabolic syndrome is treatable and preventable. The Men’s T Clinic providers work closely with you on a care plan to improve your metabolic wellness through lifestyle and diet changes like:

Whole food diet

You should incorporate fresh fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, healthy fats, and whole grains into your meal plans. Limit processed, sugary foods from your diet to support weight loss.

Physical activity

Moderate physical activities like walking, aerobics, and swimming are important for muscle strength, insulin regulation, and weight maintenance. Aim for 20 minutes of activity a day, seven days a week.

Quit bad habits

Quitting smoking and limiting alcohol consumption is beneficial for good metabolic function. If you need help quitting, the providers can provide resources.

Men’s T Clinic also offers medical support, including hormone optimization and medical weight loss to enhance your metabolic wellness. They also provide annual comprehensive exams to assess changes in your health from year to year. Follow-up visits are available in the office and via an online telehealth platform. 

Call the Men’s T Clinic office near you to schedule a metabolic health consultation or book an appointment online.