Overview
The capacity of the mitochondria to efficiently switch between oxidizing glucose (after a meal) and fatty acids (during fasting or exercise). Loss of this flexibility is the primary driver of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.
Health Goals Impacted 1
This item supports, tracks, or is required for the following health goals:
The ultimate goal of metabolic optimization.
Being metabolically flexible means you do not get "hangry" or suffer energy crashes when you miss a meal. Your body simply switches to its vast fat stores for energy.
Achieving this state protects you from the modern epidemic of chronic disease, as your cells remain sensitive to hormonal signals and efficient at producing energy.