thermogenesis

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

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2024

Metabolic organs, such as skeletal muscle, are well known to increase core body temperature in response to significant cold exposure, either by inducing shivering or through non-shivering thermogenesis.

From Science Daily • Feb. 20, 2024

The findings also suggest myosin -- a type of motor protein involved in muscle contraction -- plays a role in non-shivering thermogenesis during hibernation, where heat is produced independent of the muscle activity of shivering.

From Science Daily • Feb. 20, 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