metabolism
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Known as an abyssal species, it slothfully trawls the shadows like some mournful Lovecraftian being, possessing an especially sluggish metabolism, which isn’t surprising considering its size.
From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2026
It’s an active part of metabolism, your circadian rhythm, inflammation control, blood sugar, and blood pressure.
From Slate ● Oct. 9, 2026
Currently, the company offers a one-hour total body scan that uses its proprietary technology to screen for brewing problems in the blood, skin, and metabolism.
From Slate ● Oct. 8, 2026
“The evidence on the benefits of nicotine on memory, mood and metabolism is not well supported,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
The phenols, as we have seen, have a strong effect on metabolism, causing a potentially fatal rise in temperature; this is brought about by the “racing engine” effect of uncoupling.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
However, once temperatures rose, their slow metabolisms could no longer keep up.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026
The higher temperatures promote algae growth by allowing their metabolisms to shift into overdrive.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2026
While mice and humans have different metabolisms, these findings may point to new therapeutic approaches or diet recommendations to help control cancer growth.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2025
Smaller animals also typically require more nutrient-dense food than larger ones, because they have faster metabolisms and consume more energy per unit of body mass.
From Salon ● Dec. 30, 2024
It was decided that their metabolisms must be lowered and that they must live for the most part in their bunks.
From Perfect Control by Richard Stockham
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