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What is metabolism? A biochemist explains how different people convert energy differently − and why that matters for your health

  • Written by Travis Nemkov, Assistant Research Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
What is metabolism? A biochemist explains how different people convert energy differently − and why that matters for your healthElite athletes show researchers the upper limits of a healthy metabolism.Solskin/DigitalVision via Getty Images

If you’ve spent any time scrolling through the health and wellness corners of social media, you’ve likely come across many products claiming to improve your metabolism. But what exactly is your metabolism?

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