Metabolic health: Red flags you need to listen to!

Health By Chetana Belagere 14/01/2024 Read the article

Our bodies have a unique way of letting us know when something is not quite right, especially regarding our metabolic health.

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Sangeetha Aiyer, a distinguished Metabolic Health Practitioner, renowned for her insightful posts on X sheds light on several red flags that demand attention.

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If you notice velvety dark patches on your neck, skin warts, or boils around your genitalia, these could be signs of insulin resistance.

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A combination of skinny arms and legs but having a pot belly, along with snoring and chin fat, can indicate visceral fat accumulation and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD).

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Experiencing brain fog, poor memory, lethargy, or low energy, especially post-noon, are classic signs of roller coaster blood sugars.

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Man boobs (gynecomastia), love handles, stubborn belly fat, or a female weight gain pattern in men can be the result of a high-carb diet, high body fat, and low testosterone levels.

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Irregular bowels, acidity, heartburn, etc, might be your body reacting to excessive wheat consumption, sugar, junk food, and starch.

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She adds that it is important to remember that these signs are the body’s way of asking for help and one should consult a healthcare professional when symptoms occur.

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