Anabolic/Catabolic Balance (FMV, menopause)

An elevated A/C ratio indicates a preponderance of anabolic activity, and may be associated with conditions consistent with androgen excess including metabolic syndrome, acne, PCOS, prostatism, and male pattern baldness.

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The clinical approach to managing a high or low A/C balance involves ruling out or treating associated underlying conditions. Supportive therapeutics include stress management, adequate sleep, reducing stimulants such as caffeine, reducing high glycemic load foods, and adrenal nutritional and botanical support.

A low A/C ratio indicates a preponderance of catabolic activity, and may be associated with aging, insomnia, hypoxia, chronic stress, chronic illness, hyperadrenalism, hypoandrogenism, hyperglycemia, and diabetes. A prolonged catabolic shift may result in poor healing, cognitive decline, muscle and tissue degeneration, cardiovascular disease, pro-inflammatory immune dysregulation, anxiety, and depression.

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The clinical approach to managing a high or low A/C balance involves ruling out or treating associated underlying conditions. Supportive therapeutics include stress management, adequate sleep, reducing stimulants such as caffeine, reducing high glycemic load foods, and adrenal nutritional and botanical support.

The Anabolic/Catabolic Balance refers to the balance between "growth and healing" (anabolic) and "wear and tear" (catabolic) activity in the body. Both anabolic and catabolic metabolism are essential to health.