Metabolism, also called metabolism, is a process in the body's cells where one substance is converted into another. It is literally the exchange of substances. This process is also called metabolism. Through metabolism, the body can extract energy from food to function. Energy cannot be generated directly from vegetables, fruit, meat, fish, etc. Various processes must first take place in the body to make these substances usable and use them as energy.
Metabolism in the human body is essential and has a number of functions:
- The conversion of food into usable building materials for obtaining energy.
- Enabling building materials and energy to activate biological processes in the body.
- For processing waste products and toxins in the body.
- For the production and creation of reserves in the body.
Types of building materials
The body is capable of converting at least three nutrients and building blocks into energy: proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Each building block has its own process and function.
Protein metabolism
Protein metabolism requires more energy than fat and carbohydrate metabolism. Therefore, eating protein-rich foods increases metabolism.
Carbohydrate metabolism
During the digestion of carbohydrates, three simple sugars are produced, each with its own function in the body: glucose, fructose and galactose.
Fat metabolism
This nutrient is partially used to generate energy, but the remainder is stored in the body. Currently, it serves as a reserve fuel and is used when there are insufficient carbohydrates available for fuel.
