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Metabolic Changes

Meaning

Metabolic changes refer to alterations in the complex set of life-sustaining chemical reactions that occur within the cells of living organisms, governing energy production, utilization, and storage. These changes can be acute or chronic, impacting processes like glucose regulation, lipid metabolism, and thermogenesis, often reflecting the body’s adaptation or maladaptation to diet, exercise, or hormonal shifts. Clinically significant metabolic changes are the foundation of conditions like metabolic syndrome and Type 2 diabetes.