Stoffwechselflexibilität – eine wichtige Grundlage des Behandlungserfolgs

Abstract

Metabolic flexibility is the ability of the metabolism to efficiently adapt to the food supply and energy requirements. It is ensured by healthy mitochondria and a balanced hormone system, and it is important for osteopaths as it is essential for the healthy interplay of bodily functions. A loss of metabolic flexibility leads to insulin resistance and is linked to many conditions that we treat in practice on a daily basis. By means of lifestyle advice, osteopaths can increase the effect of their treatments. An adapted lifestyle prevents the circulation of pro-inflammatory cytokines and obesogenic and pathogenic concentrations of certain hormones, leading to improved self-healing powers.

Based on a prospective study, we show that lifestyle counseling by osteopaths, accompanied by lifestyle coaches, has positive effects on metabolic flexibility and thus on metabolic health. We osteopaths can ensure a healthy metabolism and are well advised to point out the health-promoting effects of carbohydrate restriction and fasting to our patients.