Foods that are More Directly Involved in the Metabolic Processes

Leeks

Loquats

Cherries

Whole Wheat

Food Mushrooms

• Leeks – Leeks Facilitate the elimination of waste products.

• Loquats – Loquats reduce blood sugar levels in diabetics.

• Cherries – Cherries facilitate the elimination of waste products.

• Whole Wheat – Whole Wheat provides a balanced proportion of nutrients required to produce Energy within the body.

• Mushrooms – Mushrooms reduce blood sugar levels in diabetics.

Some Foods that Enhances Metabolism

Ginger

Green Tea

• Ginger – It promotes saliva production, gastric juice secretion and produces an increase in the tone and peristalsis of The Intestine.

• Green Tea – Its Phytochemical content of Catechins is known to speed Metabolisms.

Some Herbs that Enhances Metabolism

Astragalus

Coffee Leaf Tea

Gymnema

Jiaogulan

Hemp

Yerba Mate

• Astragalus – Astragalus root may also strengthen digestion, raise Metabolism, and assist in the healing of Wounds. It has been found to be useful for chronically weak lungs and low Energy levels.

• Coffee Leaf Tea – .

• Gymnema – Gymnema is helpful for Diabetes and metabolic syndrome. It improves insulin response to food and lowers the dependence on insulin therapy and oral Diabetes drugs.

• Jiaogulan – Jiaogulan assists weight loss by increasing fat Metabolism.

• Hemp – .

• Yerba Maté – Yerba maté Xanthines content (unique compounds) are very good for digestion as they are able to promote smooth muscle relaxation.

Some Foods that Enhances Sugar Metabolism

• Sugar metabolism is the body’s process of turning calories from food into Energy for the body to function.

Bilberries

Chia

Goji Berries

Green Tea

Stevia

• Bilberries – .

• Chia – .

• Goji Berries – .

• Green Tea – Its Phytochemical content of Catechins is known to speed Metabolisms.

• Stevia – .

Some Herbs that Enhances Sugar Metabolism

• Sugar metabolism is the body’s process of turning calories from food into Energy for the body to function.

German Chamomile

Damiana

Gymnema

Herb Robert

Hemp

Reishi

• German Chamomile – .

• Damiana – Damiana assist the process of breakdown of sugars an fats in Digestive System that enhance the absorption of nutrients.

• Gymnema – Gymnema is helpful for Diabetes and metabolic syndrome as it controls blood sugar and also reduces the levels of high blood glucose.

• Herb Robert – .

• Hemp – .

• Reishi – Reishi Mushroom Carbohydrates content help support normal Thyroid Hormone and overall metabolic function, allowing us to burn more calories throughout the day.

Food Remedies for Metabolism Problems

Acai Berries

Aloe Vera

Apples

Arrowroot

Avocado

Banana

Baobab Fruit

Barley Grass

Bayberries

Bee Pollen

Beet Root

Belgian Endive

Bergamot

Blackberries

Blackcurrant

Black Pepper

Blackstrap Molasses

Cactus Pear

Capers

Caraway

Cardamom

Cassava

Cayenne

Celery

Chayotes

Chlorella

Cinnamon

Cloves

Coffee

Cowpea

Cumin

Elder Berries

Endive

Enoki Mushroom

Feijoa

Fenugreek

Finger Millet

Gac Fruit

Ginger

Grapefruits

Green Teas

Hijiki (Seaweed)

Jackfruit

Jalapeno Pepper

Kelp (Seaweed)

Kimchi

Kiwano

Laver (Seaweed)

Lemon

Lettuce

Liquorice

Litchi Fruit

Lupin Seeds

Macadamia Nuts

Maqui Berries

Marionberries

Mustard

Natto

Nectarine

Oats

Olives

Bitter Orange

Papaya

Peanut

Pearl Millet

Pecans

Pineapples

Plain Yogurt

Poppy Seeds

Pumpkin Seeds

Quinoa

Radicchio

Radish

Radish

Safflower

Salmonberries

Scallions

Irishmoss (Seaweed)

Sesame

Slippery Cabbage

Snap Pea

Sorghum

Soybeans

Spinach

Spirulina

Sugar Apple

Tamarind

Tarragon

Teff Grain (Anjera)

Tempeh

Thimbleberries

Tofu

Tomatillo

Water

Wheat Grass

Kefir

Wild Blue-Green Alga (Micro-Algae)

Wineberries

Yamabushitake Mushroom

Youngberries

• Acai Berries – It seems to help the body work better in absorbing nutrients, breaking down foods, eliminating waste and regulating the release of insulin, thus improving metabolic functions.

• Aloe Vera – Aloe Vera juice is able to rebalance The Intestine by “regulating gastrointestinal pH while improving gastrointestinal motility, increasing stool specific gravity, and reducing populations of certain fecal micro-organisms, including Yeast.”

• Apple – Pectin (soluble Fiber) may reduce Diarrhea by stimulating epithelial growth in the colon.

• Arrowroot – High concentration of B-complex vitamins within Arrowroot makes it an important enzymatic and metabolic substance and very important in regulating processes throughout the body.

• Avocado – Avocado is appropriate for the diet of those suffering from stomach ulcers or Gastritis because of their alkalinity, soothing and protective effects of their fats on the mucosa (stomach lining).

• Banana – Bananas alkalize the blood, which helps neutralize and eliminate the excess uric acid that causes Arthritis and Gout.

• Baobab Fruit – Soluble Fiber can help control blood sugar levels by slowing down the release of sugar into the blood stream, reducing Energy spikes. Fresh baobab pulp and Baobab Fruit powder are a good source of essential dietary Minerals such as Calcium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium and Zinc which are responsible for thousands of chemical processes within our body.

• Barley Grass – Barley Grass also assists in balancing the Fluidity in the bowel and helps eliminate accumulated toxins from the body. Barley Grass is a natural alkaline source which helps in reducing the excess acidity.

• Bayberries – Bayberries stimulates Lymphatic drainage and very beneficial in improving low Thyroid activity. Bayberries oligomeric Proanthocyanidins (OPCs) are believed to support metabolic systems in the body by protecting them against internal and external environmental stresses.

• Bee Pollen – Bee Pollen are good appetite Stimulant.

• Beet Root – Beets are highly recommended in the cases of Gout and a high-fat, low Vegetable diet due to there alkalizing effect and there high presence of mineral salts such as Potassium, Calcium and Magnesium.

• Belgian Endive – Belgian Endives are beneficial as they ease digestion for Gall Bladder patients . Belgian Endive is easy to digest and contains bitter substances that acts on The Liver. Increasing bile production (choleretic action). Facilitating the drainage of the Gall Bladder (cholagogic action) and serves as an aperitif and a tonic for The Stomach and Digestive functions.

• Bergamot Essential Oil – Bergamot Essential Oil is a very good aid in digestion as it activates, stimulates and increases hormonal secretions of the Digestive juices, enzymes, insulin and bile, thus helpful in maintaining proper metabolic rates. It also aids in the digestion, proper absorption of nutrients, assimilation and decomposition of sugar, and the lowering of blood sugar.

• Blackberries – B-complex Vitamins work as co-factors for enzymes that help metabolize Carbohydrates, Proteins, and fats inside the Human Body. Copper is required in the Bone Metabolism.

• Blackcurrant – Iron is an important co-factor for cytochrome oxidase guided cellular Metabolism.

• Black Pepper – Black Pepper Essential Oil exhibit olfactory stimulation (a strong appetite Stimulant), thus can help facilitate swallowing movement in people with neurological disorders. Inhalation and ingestion of Black Pepper oil activates the insular or orbitofrontal cortex, resulting in improvement of the reflexive swallowing movement. A mixture of Black Pepper Essential Oil with Cinnamon or Turmeric Essential Oil is taken internally to promote healthy circulation and stimulates mucus and bile flow. Black Pepper also helps to increase your Metabolism. Black Peppers Essential Oils and numerous Monoterpenes hydrocarbons increase gut motility and the digestion power through enhancing gastro-intestinal enzyme secretions.

• Blackstrap Molasses – Blackstrap Molasses contains a high level of Chromium which is an essential nutrient involved in normal Carbohydrate and Lipid Metabolism.

• Cactus Pears – Prickly Pears have a significant level of Dietary Fiber which can help you regulate your Digestive process.

• Capers – Caper are added to recipes as appetite Stimulant.

• Caraway – Dietary Fiber increase bulk of the food and help prevent Constipation by speeding up its movement through the gut. Dietary Fibers bind to bile salts (produced from Cholesterol) and decrease their re-absorption in colon, and thus help in reducing serum LDL Cholesterol levels.

• Cardamom – Cardamom stimulates bile flow for Liver health and fat Metabolism. Iron is required for red blood cell formation and cellular Metabolism.

• Cassava – Cassava is a moderate source of some of the valuable B-complex group of Vitamins such as Folates, Pyridoxine, Thiamin, Riboflavin, and Pantothenic Acid which are important to produce Metabolism Hormones and keeping normal Metabolism to occur in the body.

• Cayenne Pepper – Cayenne Pepper increases Metabolism. Cayenne (hot Peppers and their powders) are a great metabolic-booster (aid digestion and stimulate the appetite), aiding the body in burning excess amounts of fats (Laval University in Quebec). Cayenne Peppers are good in B-complex group of Vitamins (such as Niacin, Pyridoxine, Riboflavin and Thiamin) which facilitate cellular Metabolism through various enzymatic functions. Hot Peppers (and their powders) may act as a Metabolism booster (aid digestion and stimulate the appetite). They also simulate the lining of The Stomach to secrete powerful protective juices.

• Celery – Celery is a true alkalizer due to its richness in alkalizing mineral salts and is capable of neutralizing excess acids in the body. It neutralizes excess blood acid and facilitates the urinary elimination of metabolic acids. Celery combines very well with Onion and act as alkalizers and to eliminate acidic metabolic residues.

• Chayotes – Chayotes contains Copper which assists with healthy Thyroids.

• Chlorella – chlorophyll (abundant in Chlorella) also aids in the proper absorption of Amino Acids. The body needs a balance of acid and alkaline for optimal health, in order for enzymes to flourish and the body to mobilize all its healing forces.

• Cinnamon – Cinnamon contain Chalcone polymers (Phytochemicals in Cinnamon that increase glucose Metabolism in the cells twentyfold or more and is also a powerful anti-oxidants).

• Cloves – Cloves are thought to be among the spices that promote Energy circulation and increase the metabolic rate. Cloves help in Protein, fat, and Carbohydrate Metabolism.

• Coffee – Coffee (mainly caffeine) speeds the Metabolism. However, this is the case when it is taken without fattening add-ins like sugar and cream. Keep your intake to 1-3 cups a day.

• Cowpea – cowpeas helps to tone The Stomach well and stimulate the functions of pancreas and spleen in a way that all problems are treated . It also calms the aggravated bowel movements. cowpeas supports Metabolism as it contains Copper which acts as an essential part in functioning of 50 different reactions of metabolic enzymes in the body. The reactions of enzymes are vital to maintain the smooth functioning of Metabolism. Potassium, Copper, various anti-oxidants and Folate assist to maintain the Metabolism.

• Cumin – Cumin is great for digestion. The active principles in the Cumin may improve gut motility and help in digestion by augmenting gastro-intestinal enzyme secretions.

• Elder Berries – B-complex group of Vitamins work as co-factors for those enzymes that help in the Metabolism of Carbohydrates, Protein, and fats.

• Endive – B-complex Vitamins are essential in the sense that Human Body requires them through external sources to replenish and employ in fat, Protein, and Carbohydrate Metabolism.

• Enoki Mushroom – Regular use of Enoki Mushroom encourages the biological activity of the body to improve metabolic process that encourages the absorption of nutrition.

• Feijoa – Feijoa is beneficial for goiter resulting from Hypothyroidism due to its sufficient Iodine content.

• Fenugreek – Fenugreek seeds contain very important non-starch polysaccharides (such as Saponins, hemicellulose, Mucilage, Tannin, and Pectin). Non-starch polysaccharides help lower blood LDL-Cholesterol levels by inhibiting bile salts re-absorption in the colon.

• Finger Millet – Phosphorus in millet helps with fat Metabolism, body tissue repair and creating Energy (Phosphorus is an essential component ofadenosine triphosphate or ATP, a precursor to Energy in the body). Valine (an Amino Acids found in Finger Millet) facilitates Metabolism, helps in muscle coordination and repair of body tissues. It helps in balancing nitrogen in the body. Methionine (an essential Amino Acids found in Finger Millet) is useful in various body processes, helps in eliminating fat from the body and is main provider of Sulfur in body. Sulfur is essential for production of Glutathione – body’s natural anti-oxidant.

• Gac Fruit – Gac Fruit oil is a rich source of healthy PolyunSaturated Fatty Acids which help in absorption of fat-soluble nutrients (such as Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin D and Vitamin K better), thus helping to reverse nutritional deficiencies and counteract the side effects of avitaminosis.

• Ginger – Ginger promotes saliva production, gastric juice secretion and produces an increase in the tone and peristalsis of The Intestine.

• Grapefruit – GrapeFruits Vitamin C helps with the proper Metabolism of fat, foods rich in it make great choices for burning fat.

• Green Tea – Catechins (a Phytochemical found in tea) is known to speed Metabolisms.

• Hijiki Seaweeds – High Iodine content helps to boost Metabolism in people with Hypothyroidism or under active Thyroid function.

• Jackfruit – Jackfruit has high amounts of B-complex Vitamins (such as Pyridoxine, ThiamineFolate, Niacin and Riboflavin) which are critical components for improving metabolic processes throughout the body. This can improve Energy Metabolism and help support weight loss efforts.

• Jalapeno Pepper – Jalapeno contain supports metabolic functions.

• Kelp Seaweeds – Kelp is high in Iodine, therefore a good replacement for salt and also helpful against Iodine deficiency ailments that can have a serious impact on Thyroid Hormone production and function. High Iodine content helps to boost Metabolism in people with Hypothyroidism or under active Thyroid function.

• Kimchi – Kimchi is the alkaline food that prevents acidosis (high acid levels in the blood), due to the over-ingestion of meat and/or acidic food. Kimchi is fermented food, making it is easy to digest and its nutritions are easily absorbed.

• Kiwano – Kiwano Melon contains lot of Zinc, which helps in improving Carbohydrate Metabolism and healing of Wounds.

• Laver Seaweeds – Seaweed is rich in Iodine (a mineral needed to produce Metabolism-managing Thyroid Hormones). Seaweed is made up of mostly soluble fibre which turn into a gel that slows the Digestive process and actually prevents the body from absorbing fat by almost 75% (Best Health magazine reports, Researchers at the University of Newcastle).

• Lemon – Lemons have a positive effects on the bile and digestion.

• Lettuce – Lettuce tones The Stomach and facilitates digestion. Lettuce facilitates intestinal function because of its excellent digestibility and fibre content. Lettuce is apertif, alkalizer and remineralizer.

• Licorice – Licorice contains two(2) active ingredients, glycyrrhizin (a Triterpenoid that the body converts to glycyrrhetinic acid) and glycyrrhizic acid (a metabolite compound that is attributed to improving lipoprotein lipase activity, insulin sensitivity and dysLipidemia in obese).

• Litchi Fruit – Lychee contains a good amount of Fiber and B-complex vitamins-complex, which increase Metabolism.

• Lupin Seeds – Raw Lupin Seeds are an extraordinary source of Dietary Fiber, which favours digestion and prevents the absorption of fat from food at the intestinal level, indirectly contributing to lower blood Cholesterol levels. Lupin Seeds is rich in B-complex Vitamins (notably Vitamin B1 and Vitamin B9), helping to support Carbohydrate synthesis (a process resulting in Energy for maintaining essential body functions such as breathing).

• Macadamia Nuts – Macadamia Nut oil has high Monounsaturated Fat content which helps in increasing the rate of absorption of nutrients and fat-soluble Vitamins in the body.

• Maqui Berries – Maqui Berries and juice regular intake increases insulin production which helps improve the body’s ability to make good use of the nutrients in food also contributes to normal Metabolism.

• Marionberries – B-complex Vitamins found in Marionberries work as co-factors for enzymes that help metabolize Carbohydrates, Proteins, and fats inside the Human Body.

• Mustard Seed – Mustard can stimulate the appetite and circulation and help neutralize toxins.

• Natto – Soybean Proteins are more easily digested and absorbed, due to its fermentation. A good news for those who normally suffer gut issues when eating legumes.

• Nectarine – Potassium (present in Nectarines) improves Metabolism, regulates pH balance, assist in photosynthesis and helps with the digestion of Carbohydrates.

• Oats/Oatmeal – Oats are appropriate in cases of Gastritis and Colitis because it lubricates and softens the interior of the Digestive tract due to Mucilage (a special type of soluble fibre and Carbohydrate with a gelatinous consistency and propensity to retain Water). Oats and Oats bran contain Vegetable fibre found particularly in the outer layer of the grain and its main component is beta-glucan (a soluble derivative of cellulose). Oats have avenasterol (a Phytosterol which is a Vegetable substance similar to Cholesterol and has the interesting effect of interfering with the absorption of true Cholesterol in The Intestine, reducing its level in the blood).

• Olive Oil – Olive is recommended for people with Lack of appetite as it stimulates the Digestive processes and the appetite. It increases the flow of gastric juices and improve digestion.

• Bitter Orange – In traditional medicine, it’s used for as an appertizer to loss of appetite subjects.

• Papaya – Papaya is high enzyme Fruit. Papaya along with Pineapplesis one of the best sources of potent Digestive enzymes that ease digestion, Constipation, pain and inflammation. Papaya contains papain (a proteolytic enzymes class) that help break down or digest Protein. Papain is often extracted & used in Digestive enzyme supplements as well as in enzyme supplements that are used for pain (Arthritis, sports injuries).

• Peanut – Peanuts contain Niacin (Vitamin B3) which acts as a coenzyme within the body that facilitates the numerous chemical reactions essential to Carbohydrate and fat Metabolism. A very important for the Digestive System,

• Pearl Millet – Phosphorus in millet helps with fat Metabolism, body tissue repair and creating Energy (Phosphorus is an essential component ofadenosine triphosphate or ATP, a precursor to Energy in your body).

• Pecans – The nuts are a good source of several important B-complex groups of Vitamins which work as co-factors for the enzyme Metabolism inside the Human Body.

• Pineapple – Pineapples are great for improving digestion.For hypochlorhydria (scanty gastric juice, which is manifested by slow digestion and sense of heaviness in The Stomach), fresh Pineapples is beneficial. Pineapples is a source of bromelain and papain (a proteolytic enzyme) which enhance bioflavonoid absorption. Bromelain in Pineapples aids in digestion and acts in the Digestive tract by breaking down Proteins and facilitating digestion in much the same way as The Stomach‘s own pepsin.

• Plain Yogurt – Plain Yogurt helps to ward off metabolic syndrome.

• Poppy Seeds – Eating Selenium (and Iodine) rich foods such as Poppy Seeds in moderation is crucial for preserving Thyroid health and regulating Thyroid activity (consequently, balancing Hormones). The Thyroid Gland is famous for making weight Fluctuate and inducing metabolic disorders.

• Pumpkin Seeds – Pumpkin Seeds is the most alkaline-forming seed which is beneficial for Metabolism.

• Quinoa – Quinoa is high in Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) which is also known to help create proper Energy production in cells.

• Radicchio – Eating Radicchio stimulates The Liver to produce more bile, a Fluid that helps us digest fatty foods.

• Radish – Radish helps with digestion disorders (slows or diffiult digestion) because of their aperitif and tonic effects. Radish plays a dual role in treating Constipation through its high Water (easy movement and Digestive juice secretion) and Fiber (helps in creating bowel bulk ) content. .

• Radish – Radish is a relative of the Mustard family that acts as a Digestive Stimulant.

• Safflower Seeds – Small to moderate consumption of Safflower Seeds is efficient in reducing belly fat especially in post-menopausal women. Safflower Oil and seeds may help insulin sensitivity (in post-menopausal women), lower Cholesterol levels and reduce High Blood Pressure.

• Salmonberries – Salmonberries are unusually high in Manganese (a mineral that regulates blood sugar levels, aids in Vitamin Absorption, maintains the Metabolism), thus improves Metabolism and Digestive function.

• Scallions – Allicin reduces Cholesterol production by inhibiting the HMG-CoA reductase enzyme in The Liver cells.

• Irishmoss Seaweeds – Irish moss contains a significant amount of Iodine which may also help with Thyroid function. Seaweed is rich in Iodine (a mineral needed to produce Metabolism-managing Thyroid Hormones).

• Sesame Seeds – Studies show that Sesame Lignans enhance the burning of fat by increasing the activity of several Liver enzymes that actually break down fatty acids. Sesame Lignans also help reduce Cholesterol. Sesamin lower both serum (blood) and Liver Cholesterol levels (Journal of Lipid Research).

• Slippery Cabbage – Zinc which is important in Carbohydrate Metabolism, and DNA and Protein formation. Humans have around 600 different Zn-containing enzymes/ Proteins. Enzymes containing Manganese are important in the Metabolism of Carbohydrates, Protein and fats, and in enhancing immunity.

• Snap Pea – Snap Pea provide relatively higher Dietary Fiber which helps reduce blood Cholesterol levels.

• Sorghum – A serving of Sorghum also contains around 30% of the recommended intake of both Niacin and Thiamin. These two B-complex Vitamins help us to metabolize and properly absorb Carbohydrates and nutrients. Sorghum is one of the best sources available for Dietary Fiber. Fiber is vital for overall Digestive function.

• Soybean – Enough Proteins in your body gives a major boost to your metabolic functioning and overall system. Soybean provide an excellent replacement (vegetarian lifestyle) for the Proteins normally acquired in Red Meat, chicken, eggs, Dairy products, and fish.

• Spinach – A high intake of Green Leafy Vegetables was linked to a reduced risk of non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

• Spirulina – chlorophyll (abundant in Spirulina) also aids in the proper absorption of Amino Acids. The body needs a balance of acid and alkaline for optimal health, in order for enzymes to flourish and the body to mobilize all its healing forces.

• Sugar Apple – Sugar Apple contain Copper (a trace element) which is crucial for the making of Thyroid Hormone, and effective for Thyroid control.

• Tamarind – The Fruit help the body to detox Fluoride and thus protect against skeletal Fluorosis by enhancing excretion of Fluoride. Intake of Fluoride deranges the Carbohydrate, Lipid and anti-oxidant Metabolism in general.

• Tarragon – Tarragon promotes Cholesterol Metabolism by promoting the secretion of essential digestion co-factors, attributed to its Manganese content.

• Teff Grain – Dietary Fiber is also able to balance Cholesterol levels in the body by eliminating excess omega-6 fatty acids. Teff Grain contain Copper which helps in enzymatic reactions. Teff Grain also contain Thiamine

• Tempeh – Tempeh contains Riboflavin and Niacin, both of which activate enzymes that the Metabolism needs to function.

• Thimbleberries – thimbleberries Minerals (such as Potassium, Iron and Calcium) can work hand-in-hand in stimulating Metabolism processes and also help in maintaining the health of Bones and Nervous Systems.

• Tofu – It is also a good source of lecithin and linoleic acid, which helps regulate the Metabolism, along with the dispersion and elimination of Cholesterol deposits in the body.

• Tomatillo – Niacin (found in Tomatillos) is a key element in the enzymatic processes that break down food and complex molecules into usable Energy for the body.

• Water – Water runs our body and every single metabolic process. Water is necessary to digest and absorb nutrients and Vitamins. Water also improves the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, helping in digestion and prevention of Constipation (colon pulls Water from the stools to maintain hydration, thereby making them harder and difficult to pass).

• Wheat Grass – Wheat Grass provides vital alkalizing benefits for the body, along with increasing absorption of nutrients like electrolytes, Vitamin C and Vitamin E. chlorophyll has been shown to help naturally balance the body’s pH level and protect cells.

• Whey – Whey Protein consumption (along with naturally-fermented foods) inhibits harmful gut bacteria while supporting beneficial bacteria, regulating Digestive function and reducing Bloating and Flatulence.

• Wild Blue-Green Alga – chlorophyll (abundant in blue-green algae) also aids in the proper absorption of Amino Acids. The body needs a balance of acid and alkaline for optimal health, in order for enzymes to flourish and the body to mobilize all its healing forces.

• Wineberries – Wineberries is helpful in the body Metabolism by optimizing the oxygen burning level and increasing the body metabolic rate that benefit to maintain the Digestive health condition. It also increases the Hormone production to optimize the change of food into Energy.

• Yamabushitake Mushroom – When air dried and extracted with hot Water it is used extensively in traditional Chinese medicine (Houtou), to promote digestion, strength and general nutrition.

• Youngberries – B-complex Vitamins (such as ThiamineYoungberries) work as co-factors for enzymes that help metabolize Carbohydrates, Proteins, and fats inside the Human Body.

Herbal Remedies for Metabolism Problems

Agave

Betel

Blessed Thistle

Borage

Calamus

Castor Seeds & Oil

Cypress

Dandelion

Dwarf Milkwort

Grape Leaves

Greater Celandine

Indian Bdellium

Indian Chrysanthemum

Jamaican Dogwood

Jatoba

Mistletoe

Moringa

Natal Plum

Neem

Painted Nettle

Passionflower

Quassia

Ribwort Plantain

Sassafras

• Agave – Agave Fiber content enhances Digestive health because it is a Prebiotic (which helps foster the good bacteria our bodies depend on), resulting in the body enhancing absorption of many Minerals and Vitamins (such as more Calcium and Magnesium, ultimately improving Bone Health). Some lactobacillus species of bacteria consume Inulin to form short chain fatty-acids, used by The Liver to produce Energy.

• Betel Leaves – Betel leaves Essential Oil can be massaged on The Stomach to help in the secretion of Digestive acids and gastric juices, and increases the body’s Metabolism. This triggers circulation and stimulates The Intestine to absorb vital Minerals and nutrients. Waste gets removed easily through better sphincter performance.

• Blessed Thistle – Blessed Thistle can help to stimulate the body’s production of bile, while cinincin (a compound) helps to stimulate the production of saliva and gastric juice.

• Borage – Iron (found in Borage) is an essential co-factor for cytochrome oxidase which is a crucial enzyme in the cellular Metabolism. Borage is one of the moderate sources of B-complex Vitamins (such as Riboflavin, Thiamin, Pyridoxine, and Folates). These Vitamins function as co-factors in the enzymatic Metabolism inside the body.

• Calamus – Calamus roots are potent for slow Metabolism.

• Castor Seed & Oil – Castor oil is a glyceride that can be absorbed from The Intestine and metabolized as a fatty acid.

• Cypress Essential Oil – Cypress Essential Oil enables the Lymphatic system and its circulation to get great relief as a Steam bath with some drops of Cypress Essential Oil energizes the Lymphatic system (which is part of the circulatory system) by greatly improving circulation, thus transporting toxins to the exactly excretion point for easier elimination from the body.

• Dandelion – For metabolic disturbances, Dandelion contains active substances which are of value.

• Dwarf Milkwort – Dwarf Milkwort has Diuretic properties and stimulates the secretion of Digestive Fluids and appetite.

• Grape Leaves – It stimulates the Metabolism and Thyroid Gland.

• Greater Celandine – Greater Celandine has a positive inFluence on the Metabolism, due to its blood and liver-cleansing qualities.

• Indian Bdellium – Indian Bdellium Gum/Resin has pungent, bitter, and Astringent tastes, heating Energy, and pungent post-Digestive effect which simultaneously kindles the Digestive Fire, promotes proper elimination and also supports healthy Thyroid function. It is also an appetizer, a Liver Stimulant, and it assists with the digestion of oils and fats.

• Indian Chrysanthemum – Chrysanthemum contain many different types of B-complex Vitamins (such as Folic Acid, Choline, Niacin, and Riboflavin), which are necessary for the normal functioning of the body and help increase Metabolism. Chrysanthemum flowers are aperient, bitter, Hypotensive, stomachic and vasodilator.

• Jamaican Dogwood – Jamaican Dogwood bark contain Isoflavones (an active compound) which inFluence Hormone Metabolism.

• Jatoba – Jatoba Fruit is majorly used for treating Mouth Ulcers and Diabetes. Jatoba has quite a high amount of Iron. Iron is very essential in boosting the general health of the body and very essential metabolic nutrient. Jatoba Fruit has got appetizing properties and very beneficial for Metabolism.

• Mistletoe – Mistletoe benefits the whole Glandular system, it also aids the Metabolism and favourably inFluences the pancreas. People who suffer from chronic metabolic disorders should try to drink Mistletoe tea regularly for 6 months.

• Moringa – Vitamin A supports the Metabolism of Iron. Moringa leaves contain B-complex Vitamins (such as Folates, vitamin-B6 [Pyridoxine], Vitamin B1[Thiamin], Riboflavin, Pantothenic Acid, and Niacin) which much of them functions as co-enzymes in Carbohydrate, Protein, and fat Metabolism. Moringa is a rich source of Iron, Calcium and Magnesium, all of which support energy-yielding Metabolism.

• Natal Plum – For appetite and digestion, consume fresh carissa Fruit juice in a dose of 10-15 ml.

• Neem – Neem consumption supports a healthy Digestive environment in the gastrointestinal tract and encourages proper fat and Water Metabolism.

• Painted Nettle – Forskolin (a potent compound in Painted Nettle) can regulate various enzymes and Hormones in Human Body. Painted Nettle may be used to control and cure Thyroid Gland malfunctioning, especially in Hypothyroidism cases (when the gland is under functioning).

• Passionflower – Passionflower can help treat Hyperthyroidism disease, take 1 teaspoon of the dried Passionflower (or 2 teaspoons of fresh Passionflower), 1 cup of boiling Water, 1/4 Lemon balm and infuse in a cup. Drink once a day.

• Quassia – Quassin (a tremendously Astringent Resin in Quassia) possess both Laxative and appetizing properties, hence herbalists use it to help to enhance secretion of enzymes in The Stomach, Liver, kidneys, Gall Bladder and intestines. Quassia enhances the secretion of bile, salivary enzymes, production of stomach acids and Beef up the Digestive progression. Quassia mixed with Sulfuric acid is effective in detering Alcoholism as it destroys the appetite for Alcohols. Water left overnight in a cup with Quassia chips creates a bitter tonic that is said to remedy Alcohol intoxication.

• Ribwort Plantain – For Goitre, the fresh leaves are crushed between the hands, mixed with a bit of salt and applied to the throat.

• Sassafras – Its said to stimulate the Thyroid Gland and oftenly prescribed for Obesity and Hypothyroidism for the same reason.