Metabolism is not just about burning calories and creating energy. Metabolism affects the overall function of our brain and other organs. It is the link between physical and mental diseases. Metabolic dysfunction can be caused by many things such as genetic mutations, environmental toxins, or poor lifestyle habits such as inadequate nutrition, poor quality sleep, and physical inactivity. The key to metabolic dysfunction lies in a tiny organelle in the cell, called the mitochondria. Functional medicine sees the gut-brain connection…
