Anabolic and catabolic metabolism together make up the metabolism of our body, responsible for the generation of energy by breaking down food. This is a natural process and an involuntary one for we do not realize that it happens and it continues even while we sleep. Various factors affect the rate of metabolism, and many are such that can be worked upon. We can do our best to make sure that our rate of metabolism is high and we are never low on energy and stamina.
Brasov, Romania, February 24, 2010 — We often hear of metabolism and how it affects the growth and development of our body. It is true that we all have a mechanism of metabolism in our body, which is different in every individual. As it affects growth and development, it is responsible for our individual rate of growth.
Metabolism in the human body is a bio-chemical reaction. Broadly it is the process of breaking down of fats, sourced from food we eat, to give the body energy. It is a combination of two opposing reactions namely anabolic and catabolic. While the latter breaks down fat and produces energy, anabolic metabolism makes new cells and tissues. This is a continuous process in the body, as www.extrametabolism.com describes.
Though all individuals have their own metabolism and will not be able to function without it, it is different in all individuals. A faster metabolism is one that burns more or faster, ensuring that the body is continuously fed with its need of energy. A slower metabolism can make the body sluggish, constantly in need of energy. Rate of metabolism is dependent on a lot of factors. Some of the factors are not in our hands- like heredity, age and gender. Heredity plays and important part in determining the mechanisms of metabolism in our body. Sometimes an individual is just born with a lower or a higher metabolic rate than others. Metabolism also slows down after certain age. A young strapping lad of 20 would have a considerable higher rate of metabolism than an old man of 60. This would account for higher need for carbohydrates and fats for the young than the old. The simple reason being that the young bodies are able to break down the fat into energy sooner and thus fat does not accumulate on the body tissue. Men are also known to have a higher metabolic rate than women. This would account for the greater muscle content in male bodies while greater fat deposits in females.
While the factors listed above are cannot be worked upon, there are ways to ensure that we increase our body’s metabolism and break free from the extra fat we carry around. A simple way to start would be to eat a balanced breakfast every day. A good start to the day would ensure that we do not feel out of energy early into the day and overeat at lunch. Often skipping breakfast makes us binge on lunch and a sluggish feeling sets in as the body takes its time to break down the sudden intake of extra fat. While this takes a while the body feels lethargic due to the prolonged lack of energy. Breaking down meals can also help in increasing metabolism. As long as the digestive system is engaged in breaking down food, there is a lesser chance of extra carbohydrates or sugars getting accumulated as fats in the body, because the process of digestion itself requires a certain amount of energy. Having small meals ensures that the process of digestion continues as does the need and production of energy. Finally, exercise can also increase the rate of metabolism. Physical exercise requires energy from the body and getting regular exercise ensures that the body is continuously engaged in production of energy and metabolism is high.
Metabolic rate thus has a close relationship with weight and weight loss. A person with lesser weight will have a higher metabolism than a person with more weight. Consciously increasing ones metabolic rate would be the best way to lose weight, compared to other weight loss solutions which come with no guarantees. According to www.extrametabolism.com, a person requires an average of 1200 calories per day. This can be constituted to form the balanced diet which gives the energy and nourishment required for the body to function properly, as well as makes sure there is no extra left for the body to accumulate. A diet rich in vegetables and fruits and low in carbohydrates and sugar is recommended, as these break down and if not consumed by the body as energy, gets converted into fat that gets accumulated beneath the body tissues. While some of this fat is necessary as the body’s reserve for future necessity, most of it is just useless. And more importantly, it is unhealthy.
Some habits like smoking and drinking alcohol can also manifest itself into metabolic problems. Some people, who are addicted, claim that cigarettes increase their metabolic rate and help them reduce weight. This however is a scientifically unsound theory. Smoking only burns about 200 calories, which can be easily obtained by simple exercise like walking or even climbing stairs. Alcohol has a greater impact on metabolism, as it affects the liver. Chemical called acetate is formed when alcohol is processed in the liver. This urges the body to burn this instead of fat, as a matter of cleansing the body of the effects of alcohol. Acetate also inhibits the normal absorption of vitamins and minerals which is necessary for the process of metabolism in the body While metabolism is something we are all born with, we can do our best to make sure our body and its metabolism works the best. www.extrametabolism.com gives a detailed account on how to increase your metabolism and is very informative on making your body work the best for you.
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