Kamilah StevensonCEO, Healthy And Better · Health & Wellness Coach | Degreed Counselor | Published Author | Helping People Achieve Holistic Wellness

What Is Metabolism REALLY About? Discover the Hidden Truths

29 Jul 2024 · 1 min

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In this opening segment of the video, the presenter highlights that many chronic diseases are rooted in metabolic syndrome and broader metabolic dysfunction. She challenges the common lay‑person view that metabolism is merely about “fast” or “slow” calorie burning, explaining that true metabolism encompasses how cells convert food into usable energy, manage waste, and maintain cellular structure. By expanding the definition, she sets the stage for a deeper exploration of how metabolic processes affect every living cell and contribute to disease.

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A lot of people are struggling from a lot of different chronic diseases that are all tied to metabolic syndrome and metabolic problems. Now, when we think about metabolism, we're often thinking about, you know, just the idea of, you know, if someone has a fast metabolism, then that means they're going to be able to lose weight, burn fat quicker. And if someone has a slow metabolism, then they're going to gain weight no matter what they do. But we have to look at metabolism further than just you know, the idea of burning calories and understand that this involves a lot more, you know, dealing with our cells, how we take food and convert it to energy, you know, the whole process of the management of waste. Metabolism has a direct influence or structure on all living cells.