Author : Keith N. Frayn
Release : 2022-09-08
Genre : Medical
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 661/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Understanding Human Metabolism by : Keith N. Frayn
Download or read book Understanding Human Metabolism written by Keith N. Frayn. This book was released on 2022-09-08. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Does eating more carbohydrates, or fats, cause one to put on more weight? Are ketone bodies toxins or vital products that keep us alive during starvation? Does the concept of 'fat-burning exercise' hold true? In this game-changing book, Keith Frayn, an international expert in human metabolism and nutrition, dispels common misconceptions about human metabolism, explaining in everyday language the important metabolic processes that underlie all aspects of our daily lives. Illustrated throughout with clear diagrams of metabolic processes, Frayn describes the communication systems that enable our different organs and tissues to cooperate, for instance in providing fuel to our muscles when we exercise, and in preserving our tissues during fasting. He explores the impressive adaptability of human metabolism and discusses the metabolic disorders that can arise when metabolism 'goes wrong'. For anyone sceptical of information about diet and lifestyle, this concise book guides the reader through what metabolism really involves.