A combination of chemical reactions essential to maintain life. Metabolism is further
categorized into catabolism which breaks down matter for energy harvesting and anabolism
which creates proteins and nucleic acids from energy.
One aspect of metabolism TEF or “thermic effect” or “thermic effect of food” as well
as “specific dynamic action” or SDA. In simple terms, TEF can describe the measurement
of energy required to process food. SDA presents the concept in terms of caloric
percentage. For instance, a common but variable example would be that 10% of the
caloric intake is used in processing food.
The more calories you are burning, the more energy is needed. There is little ability
to change our metabolism directly. However, we are able to impact the energy we use.
Exercise does not greatly affect the calories burned in food digestion, but it does
burn calories directly due to the need for energy. This is due in large part to the
increase in oxygen obtained when exercising.
Increase your oxygen supply, increase your energy ~ Increase your energy, burn calories.
Note
Vitamins, Minerals, Fats, Proteins and Carbohydrates work in a synergetic manner
within the body - some co-operate with others while some oppose each other.
