basal metabolism
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Most popular interest in basal metabolism centers around ways to kick it up a notch and increase our energy use while doing absolutely nothing, with the prospect of losing weight in the process.
From Scientific American • Jun. 14, 2023
Intermittent fasting and other timed eating regimens ultimately reduce caloric intake, raising similar concerns of slowing basal metabolism.
From Scientific American • Jun. 14, 2023
Its hormones regulate basal metabolism, oxygen use, nutrient metabolism, the production of ATP, and calcium homeostasis.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
His muscular endurance sank far down, as did his basal metabolism, and his efficiency upon the typewriter.
From Time Magazine Archive
This measurement represents the basal metabolism of a man at complete rest, when his oxidative activities are at their lowest ebb.
From Food in War Time by Lusk, Graham
