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Metabolic Inefficiency

Meaning

Metabolic inefficiency describes a physiological state where the body utilizes energy substrates, such as glucose and fatty acids, less effectively than optimal for producing adenosine triphosphate, or ATP. This condition implies that a greater expenditure of caloric intake is required to achieve the same level of cellular energy output, often leading to excess nutrient storage rather than efficient utilization for daily functions. It signifies a suboptimal conversion rate of consumed calories into usable energy, impacting the body’s overall energetic economy.