Exploring the Journey of Carbohydrates in the Bloodstream: What Happens Next?
Carbohydrate digestion initiates in the mouth with the release of salivary amylase from the salivary glands. This enzyme kickstarts the...
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Jul 17, 20231 min read
Storing Carbohydrates (Part 2)
Glycogen is the storage molecule of glucose in animals, similar to how starch is the storage form of carbohydrate in plants. It is a...
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Carbohydrates (Part 1)
Many controversies exist regarding carbohydrates. Are they healthy and are they optimal for performance?
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Protein Timing for Optimal Muscle Building
Most people don't need to concern themselves with the concept of protein timing due to the fact that they will naturally consume adequate...
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Protein Dietary Needs
Both athletes and non-athletes must obtain an adequate amount of protein. For non-athletes protein is required for lots of basic health...
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Protein Digestion, Absorption, and Function
The first step in protein breakdown is to change the shape of protein, but not its primary structure. Factors such as temperature, pH,...
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Energy System Usage
There are 3 primary energy systems. Each system is constantly being used, however each plays a different role depending on the...
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Individual Factors That Affect Metabolism
There are lots of variations in rate of energy expenditure for all individuals.
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How Ghrelin and Leptin Work in the Body
The control of appetite is closely regulated by specific hormones including leptin and ghrelin.
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Components of Daily Expenditure
The majority of energy consumed is used for fuel to support and maintain normal body functions, like temperature regulation
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First Law of Thermodynamics
The first law of thermodynamics states that energy can be transformed from one form to another, but cannot be created nor destroyed.
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How Energy Gets Into Food
Yes, energy comes from the food we eat, but the primary source of food to sustain life on Earth comes from the sun
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