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thermogenesis

[thur-moh-jen-uh-sis] / ˌθɜr moʊˈdʒɛn ə sɪs /


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Fat was burned in beige fat during both cold induced thermogenesis and diet induced thermogenesis.

From Science Daily Feb. 27, 2026

"Cold exposure is also related to thermogenesis and inflammation," the authors write.

From Salon Apr. 15, 2024

The body employs two methods for heat production: shivering-mediated heat production by skeletal muscle and non-shivering thermogenesis by brown adipose tissue.

From Science Daily Mar. 26, 2024

This process is called diet-induced thermogenesis or the thermic effect of food and it equates to about 10% of our daily energy expenditure.

From Salon Sep. 12, 2023

She explains the importance of non-exercise activity thermogenesis - also known as Neat, "which in simple terms is everything we do that uses energy and burns calories".

From BBC Aug. 8, 2023




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