91% of UK Adults May Have Poor Metabolic Health—And Most Don’t Know It
Up to 91% of UK adults have at least one marker of metabolic dysfunction—whether it’s insulin resistance, high blood pressure, abnormal lipids, or excess visceral fat (Public Health England, 2021).
The most concerning part? These issues often go undetected until serious illness develops.
But here’s the good news: most of these conditions are modifiable with the right lifestyle, environment, and support. You don’t have to wait for a diagnosis to act—you can shift the course of your health starting today.
Metabolic Dysfunction: The Hidden Root of Today’s Major Health Conditions
When your metabolism falters, it doesn’t just affect your energy or weight. It sets the stage for some of the most prevalent and deadly chronic diseases. Here’s what’s at stake:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Over 5 million people in the UK are expected to be living with diabetes by 2030 (Diabetes UK, 2025).
- Poor insulin sensitivity and high blood sugar are often reversible before full diagnosis.
- Heart Disease
- Still the UK’s number one killer, claiming over 175,000 lives a year (British Heart Foundation, 2025).
- Often begins with metabolic warning signs like high triglycerides or visceral fat.
- Stroke
- Affects 100,000 people in the UK each year, and one in four survivors experiences long-term disability (Stroke Association, 2022).
- Metabolic syndrome is a key risk factor for stroke—especially when blood pressure and cholesterol go unchecked.
- Cognitive Decline & Dementia
- People with Type 2 diabetes are up to 60% more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease (Gudala et al., 2013).
- Insulin resistance and inflammation are now recognised as brain-aging accelerants.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
- NAFLD affects 1 in 5 adults and is now the most common cause of liver dysfunction (British Liver Trust, 2025).
- Often driven by excess visceral fat and poor glucose regulation.
- Hormonal and Immune Imbalances
- Chronic metabolic dysfunction disrupts sex hormones, thyroid function, and immune balance.
- Leads to fertility issues, low mood, autoimmunity, and burnout.
Visceral Fat: The Dangerous Fat You Can’t See
Unlike the fat under your skin, visceral fat wraps around your organs and interferes with hormone signalling, inflammation control, and energy use. It contributes directly to insulin resistance, high cholesterol, and chronic disease.
The only accurate, non-invasive way to measure it? A DEXA scan.
Our DEXA body composition analysis goes beyond the scale to reveal:
- Visceral fat level
- Lean muscle mass
- Fat distribution
- Bone density
But this is just one piece of the puzzle.
You Can Change the Story—Before Medical Intervention Is Needed
Here’s the powerful truth: Metabolic dysfunction is reversible in its early stages.
And the most effective treatment doesn’t come in a pill—it starts with you.
With the right insights and action, you can:
- Reverse insulin resistance
- Normalize blood pressure
- Improve lipid ratios
- Reduce visceral fat
- Regain energy and focus
Our mission at I-Thrive Guildford is to empower you with the tools, knowledge, and personalised roadmap to move from risk to resilience—without waiting for crisis.
A Roadmap, Not a Guess: Our Whole-Health Model for Thriving
We don’t believe in guesswork or generic health plans. At I-Thrive, your baseline data guides everything.
Your Personalised Baseline Includes:
- DEXA & 3D Infrared Body Composition Scan – for visceral fat, lean mass, and bone health
- Advanced Metabolic Blood Panel – testing glucose, insulin, lipids, inflammation, and more
- Cardiovascular Function – including Resting Metabolic Rate, Fat Max and Max VO2 testing
- Stress and Recovery Profiling – including HRV and stress assessment
This gives you a complete metabolic map—so we can build your health plan around facts, not fads.
Ready to Take Back Control?
You have more power over your health than you think. And you don’t have to wait for symptoms or diagnoses to begin.
Book your I-Thrive Guildford Baseline Assessment today—and take the first evidence-driven step from surviving to thriving.
