WHY IS NUTRITION SO IMPORTANT?

Without a healthy diet plan with balanced nutrition, you could struggle with your weight-loss goals, feel lethargic, and have a hard time healing from physical and emotional injuries.

What most people don’t realize is that our bodies absorb both macro and micronutrients during the digestion process. Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and water all work together to make the body run and keep muscle and tissue healthy. If one of these macronutrients is consumed excessively over others, the body stumbles and isn’t able to perform its functions.

Meanwhile, micronutrients like vitamins and minerals serve as the chemists of the body. They work to make sure the body is functioning at its highest levels and prevent disease to keep you going.

HOW OUR BODY EXTRACTS NUTRIENTS.

Our body extracts nutrients through the food we eat. Food is digested in the stomach and travels through the small and large intestines where it is broken down into small pieces. When the nutrients have been extracted from the food breakdown, they pass through the intestinal wall and navigate through the bloodstream, where they are absorbed or form chemical reactions with our cells.

MACRONUTRIENTS AND MICRONUTRIENTS.

Each nutrient provides value to the body and serves different purposes to keep you healthy. There are two main kinds of nutrients found during the digestion process: micronutrients and macronutrients.

Macronutrients are the carbohydrates, proteins, fat, and water found in the foods we eat. All four of these nutrients are important to survive. While we want to consume them in moderation, macronutrients give us the energy we need to function throughout the day.

Micronutrients are made up of the vitamins and minerals that are in our food. Each of these micronutrients helps various parts of the body and are needed in specific levels. Vitamins are organic compounds which help with cell growth, while minerals are inorganic chemical elements that the body needs to regulate its systems.

Many people take nutritional supplements or daily vitamins to keep their bodies balanced. However, your doctor may recommend nutrient injections to optimize your bodily chemicals to protect your health.

HOW MEDICATIONS AFFECTS NUTRIENT ABSORPTION.

Medication can significantly affect how nutrients are used or absorbed. In many cases, the medication binds to nutrients in the body and inhibits absorption. Other medications change the gut bacteria in your digestive system and limit what chemicals can be absorbed in the first place.

People who are on certain medications may find that they need nutrient supplements to make up for deficiencies in the digestion and absorption process. They could experience weight gain from a slower metabolism and notice other changes in their bodies. This is why so many doctors are careful when prescribing medication and carefully monitor the treatment process.

HOW STRESS AFFECTS NUTRIENT ABSORPTION.

Stress doesn’t just take a mental toll on your body, it also affects you physically. When your body is in a state of stress (either mental or physical), it lowers digestion and other bodily functions as a priority. This is why you might skip meals when you are nervous or feel ill. Your body ignored hunger to focus on more pressing issues.

In the event of long-term stress, your body might not be able to absorb nutrients anymore. The digestive system could be permanently affected and require treatment to function properly. When the body has trouble processing food, it can flat-out reject or limit what nutrients are absorbed — slowing the metabolism and weakening the body.

A few common digestive and gastrointestinal health issues include IBS, Crohn’s disease, leaky gut, or bacteria imbalances.

NUTRITION PLANS IN TAMPA.

Nutrition is a delicate balance. Medication, digestive issues, and stress all play a role in the type of diet you choose and the type of diet you need. We recommend working with a professional to evaluate your bodily needs and develop a specific nutrition plan to stay healthy.

At Matrix Hormones, we treat all of our customers individually, because we know that your unique needs are different from everyone else we work with. It’s this individual attention that helps people embrace a nutritious diet and take steps to eat healthier and live better.