Metabolism

Metabolism is the means by which the body derives energy and synthesizes the other molecules it needs from the fats, carbohydrates and proteins we eat as food, by enzymatic reactions helped by minerals and vitamins.
What is Anabolism?

Anabolism is the process by which the body utilizes the energy released by catabolism to synthesize complex molecules. These complex molecules are then utilized to form cellular structures that are formed from small and simple precursors that act as building blocks.

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The effects of vitamin K on bone health

The effects of vitamin K on bone health

Decoding anxiety: Study reveals brain's role in behavioral inhibition risks

Decoding anxiety: Study reveals brain's role in behavioral inhibition risks

Immune receptor protein linked to healthy aging and lifespan in mice

Immune receptor protein linked to healthy aging and lifespan in mice

Study reveals high alcohol consumption in men increases mortality risks in China

Study reveals high alcohol consumption in men increases mortality risks in China

Potential breakthrough in breast cancer: Five proteins identified as risk markers

Potential breakthrough in breast cancer: Five proteins identified as risk markers

Study exposes tobacco smoke's alarming impact on breast milk, elevating toxic elements

Study exposes tobacco smoke's alarming impact on breast milk, elevating toxic elements

Hormone therapy for transmasculine individuals may be safer than previously thought

Hormone therapy for transmasculine individuals may be safer than previously thought

Researchers take step toward developing cell therapy treatment for MS

Researchers take step toward developing cell therapy treatment for MS

Many autoimmune disease patients struggle with diagnosis, costs, inattentive care

Many autoimmune disease patients struggle with diagnosis, costs, inattentive care

New study shows Spirulina and high-intensity training combo reduces obesity complications in men

New study shows Spirulina and high-intensity training combo reduces obesity complications in men

The future of functional foods: Leveraging Dendrobium officinale for optimal gut health and disease prevention

The future of functional foods: Leveraging Dendrobium officinale for optimal gut health and disease prevention

Fiber-free diet key to treating childhood Crohn's disease, new study finds

Fiber-free diet key to treating childhood Crohn's disease, new study finds

Multi-ingredient herbal supplement boosts cognitive speed and gut health in seniors

Multi-ingredient herbal supplement boosts cognitive speed and gut health in seniors

The potential of polyunsaturated fatty acids in alleviating depression and reducing suicide risk

The potential of polyunsaturated fatty acids in alleviating depression and reducing suicide risk

Parkinson's disease a potential pathogenetic factor for coronary artery disease and stroke, study suggests

Parkinson's disease a potential pathogenetic factor for coronary artery disease and stroke, study suggests

Pomegranate's power: Studies show promise in cardiovascular and diabetic health

Pomegranate's power: Studies show promise in cardiovascular and diabetic health

Obesity linked to prostate cancer risk: New study uncovers inherited dangers from fathers

Obesity linked to prostate cancer risk: New study uncovers inherited dangers from fathers

Researchers identify potential new drug target for treating Barth syndrome

Researchers identify potential new drug target for treating Barth syndrome

New study reveals increased cancer risk linked to higher BMI in adults with cardiovascular diseases

New study reveals increased cancer risk linked to higher BMI in adults with cardiovascular diseases