thermogenesis

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It did this by boosting the activity of the sympathetic nervous system and stimulating thermogenesis in adipose tissue, leading the tissue to consume more energy in the form of heat.

From Science Daily • Dec. 6, 2025

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

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2024

Cold exposure caused an increase in ATP consumption by myosin in samples obtained during SA and IBA, suggesting that myosin may contribute to non-shivering thermogenesis in small hibernators.

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