What Does Supporting Your Metabolism Actually Mean?

We put plenty of thought into our daily rituals – the skincare we choose, the way we move, the supplements we take. But with so much advice on looking after ourselves, knowing what’s relevant to our own health can take a little untangling.

Take metabolism. It’s been part of the wellness conversation for years, but curiosity is growing: Google Trends shows search interest in “metabolic health” has climbed 200% compared with last year. For a word we hear so often, it deserves more than a passing mention.

What does your metabolism actually do, and what does supporting it mean? We’re taking a closer look at the everyday habits and ingredients that can play a part.

Let’s chat metabolism

It’s the umbrella term for the chemical processes that keep your body functioning, including breaking down nutrients from food. Whether you’re walking the dog, working at your desk or sound asleep, your metabolism is still on the clock[1].

Metabolism also involves how your body processes glucose and fats, so the conversation extends to blood sugar and cholesterol, too. Checking in with your GP about your cholesterol and blood glucose can help you understand your own health and where you might need professional advice. Looking after your metabolic health starts with everyday habits.

Think meals with plenty of vegetables, wholegrains and fibre, plus regular movement that you actually enjoy^[2]. That might mean adding oats to your breakfast, making time for a dance class or catching up with a friend over a walk. Small, manageable changes give you something to build on – and help you feel your best.

Where do supplements fit in?

Swisse Nutra Cellular Metabolism brings together a science backed ingredients that includes Berbevis® berberine Phytosome®, BPL1® postbiotic and chromium, with impressive benefits.

1. Blood sugar: Helps maintain healthy blood glucose and assists glucose and carbohydrate metabolism.

2. Cholesterol: Helps maintain healthy cholesterol and blood fats.

3. Antioxidant support: Helps reduce free radicals formed in the body and the damage they can cause to body cells.

4. Everyday wellbeing: Supports cardiovascular system health and general health and wellbeing.

Spotlighting the hero ingredients:

You don’t need a science degree to get acquainted with what’s in your supplement. Here’s a closer look at the three key ingredients in this formula.

Berbevis® (Berberine Phytosome®): Berberine has been getting plenty of attention in the wellness world for its metabolism-supporting potential. Despite its recent glow-up, this plant compound isn’t new – it’s found in plants used in herbal medicine for centuries. In this formula, berberine comes from the root of Berberis aristata, a type of barberry. The modern update is in the formulation: Berbevis® uses Phytosome® technology to make it easier for your body to absorb, with clinical research showing four times better absorption compared with standard berberine^[3]. 

BPL-1® postbiotic: Familiar with probiotics? Here’s another member of the family. Probiotics contain live microorganisms, while postbiotics are bacteria that have been heat-treated, leaving them inactive but retaining beneficial components^[4]. 

Chromium: A trace mineral, chromium is involved in how your body processes carbohydrates, fats and proteins. 

Wellness from the inside out

Metabolism is just one part of the Swisse Nutra line-up. There’s more to explore depending on what you’re looking for from your routine. Shop Swisse Nutra exclusively at Chemist Warehouse, in-store and online.

References and Disclaimers

1. Better Health Channel. Metabolism. Victorian Government.

2. Li B, Tang X, Le G. Dietary Habits and Metabolic Health. Nutrients. 2023 Sep 14;15(18):3975. doi: 10.3390/nu15183975. PMID: 37764759; PMCID: PMC10536179.

3. Petrangolini, G., et al. (2021). Development of an innovative berberine food-grade formulation with an ameliorated absorption: In vitro evidence confirmed by healthy human volunteers pharmacokinetic study. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2021, Article 7563889.

4. Ma L, Tu H, Chen T. Postbiotics in Human Health: A Narrative Review. Nutrients. 2023;15(2):291. Published 2023 Jan 6. doi:10.3390/nu15020291

Berbevis® and Phytosome® are trademarks owned by Indena S.p.A., Italy.

BPL1® is a trademark registered for Biopolis S.L. used under license.

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