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- Metabolism and weight loss: How you burn calories - Mayo Clinic
Metabolism is the process by which the body changes food and drink into energy During this process, calories in food and drinks mix with oxygen to make the energy the body needs Even at rest, a body needs energy for all it does
- Metabolic syndrome - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
Metabolic syndrome is a group of conditions that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes These conditions include high blood pressure, high blood sugar, too much fat around the waist, and high cholesterol or triglyceride levels Metabolic syndrome means having three or more
- Inherited metabolic disorders - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Blood and urine tests check to see how the metabolism is working Sometimes other types of tests may be recommended Genetic testing Genetic testing can identify the type of inherited metabolic disorder you or your child has
- Endocrinology - Overview - Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic's Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, Nutrition is one of the largest in the world, with locations in Arizona, Florida, Minnesota and several communities throughout the Mayo Clinic Health System (MCHS)
- Inherited metabolic disorders - Symptoms and causes
Inherited metabolic disorders are medical conditions caused by changes in specific genes that affect metabolism Different gene changes cause different types of inherited metabolic disorders These gene changes are most commonly passed down from both parents But sometimes the gene change comes only from one parent, most often from the mother
- Phentermine for weight loss - Mayo Clinic
Phentermine (Adipex-P, Lomaira) is a prescription medicine used to lessen appetite It can help weight loss by making you less hungry
- Protein shakes: Good for weight loss? - Mayo Clinic
Makers of protein shakes may say that their products help lower body fat or promote weight loss But protein shakes aren't a magic way to lose weight
- The reality of menopause weight gain - Mayo Clinic
For example, muscle mass typically goes down with age, while fat increases Losing muscle mass slows the rate at which the body uses calories That rate is called metabolism This process can make it more difficult to stay at a healthy weight If you continue to eat as you always have and don't do more physical activity, you're likely to gain
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