metabolism

Watch videos about metabolism

• February 14, 2012
  Priming the Proton Pump

  To understand how beets could reduce the oxygen cost of exercise while improving athletic performance, one must review the biochemistry of energy production (ATP synthase) and the body's conversion..
• February 13, 2012
  Doping With Beet Juice

  Beets found to significantly improve athletic performance while reducing oxygen needs, upsetting a fundamental tenet of sports physiology.
• May 26, 2011
  Is Peanut Butter Good for You?

  An update on the healthfulness of nut consumption and whether the cardiovascular benefits extend to peanut butter.
• April 28, 2011
  Gut Flora & Obesity

  How one may be able to modify one's own gut flora to facilitate weight loss.
• December 16, 2010
  How to Upregulate Metabolism

  A biochemical clue as to why vegetarians tend to be significantly slimmer than the rest of the population.
• October 24, 2010
  The Best Nut

  Which type of nut has the highest antioxidant content?
• September 4, 2010
  Halving Heart Attack Risk

  Three interventions that may cut one's risk in half of dying from our #1 killer.