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Metabolic Cost Tobacco

Meaning

Metabolic cost associated with tobacco use refers to the chronic, quantifiable increase in energy expenditure and systemic dysregulation required by the body to process and neutralize the toxic load from tobacco products. This continuous detoxification process places a significant and unnecessary strain on mitochondrial function and nutrient reserves, diverting resources away from essential homeostatic and anabolic processes. The clinical manifestation is often characterized by compromised glucose tolerance, altered lipid profiles, and an overall reduction in metabolic efficiency, directly contributing to weight dysregulation and insulin resistance.