HOW LYME DI­SEA­SE AF­FECTS YOUR ME­TA­BO­LISM

18. März 2019 von Patrick Ryan

Lyme disease is a severely debilitating disorder that affects many facets of a patient’s body. It is caused by the pathogen borrelia, an insidious strain of bacteria that cements itself in the patient’s system over time, making it very hard to treat if missed in the early stages. Acute Lyme is identified as the first stage of the disease; at this stage, symptoms can mimic the flu. The acute stage lasts for a few weeks and, if caught at this point, is highly curable. If not, the disease will progress to the chronic stage, leading to a whole host of other complications. The aches, pains and fatigue of chronic Lyme disease patients are often given primacy in discussions about the disease, and rightly so – they can be devastating for many. However, a less-discussed aspect of the disorder is the effect it has on the body’s metabolism.

So what exactly is your metabolism? You might have heard people refer to having a ‘fast’ or ‘slow’ metabolism – the former makes it easier to stay slim, while the latter means you have to be careful with what you eat. Basically, your metabolism dictates how your body turns food, water and nutrients into energy. It is the life-sustaining procedure of an organism, manifested as a series of chemical reactions. It is a complex biochemical process, which ultimately decides when and where you transform food into energy. Contrary to popular belief, it is not the only factor in weight loss or gain, though it plays a central role. As we get older, our metabolism slows down as the body loses muscle and gains fat.

More at this link: https://www.makewell.de/2902-how-lyme-disease-affects-your-metabolism/?
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