Understanding Human Metabolism
Understanding Human Metabolism by Keith N. Frayn, published by Cambridge University Press on September 8, 2022, is a new edition comprising 202 pages. This book addresses common questions surrounding human metabolism, such as the effects of carbohydrates and fats on weight gain, the role of ketone bodies, and the validity of the concept of ‘fat-burning exercise’. Frayn, an expert in the field, presents complex metabolic processes in accessible language, making it suitable for a broad audience interested in nutrition and health.
Readers will find a detailed exploration of how various organs and tissues communicate to manage energy needs during activities like exercise and fasting. The book includes clear diagrams that illustrate these metabolic processes, enhancing understanding of the subject. Additionally, Frayn discusses the adaptability of human metabolism and the potential disorders that can arise when metabolic functions are disrupted. This informative resource is relevant to those interested in medical science, public health, and nutrition, providing insights into the fundamental processes that govern daily life.
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Does eating more carbohydrates, or fats, cause one to put on more weight? Are ketone bodies toxins or vital products that keep us alive during starvation? Does the concept of ‘fat-burning exercise’ hold true? In this game-changing book, Keith Frayn, an international expert in human metabolism and nutrition, dispels common misconceptions about human metabolism, explaining in everyday language the important metabolic processes that underlie all aspects of our daily lives. Illustrated throughout with clear diagrams of metabolic processes, Frayn describes the communication systems that enable our different organs and tissues to cooperate, for instance in providing fuel to our muscles when we exercise, and in preserving our tissues during fasting. He explores the impressive adaptability of human metabolism and discusses the metabolic disorders that can arise when metabolism ‘goes wrong’. For anyone sceptical of information about diet and lifestyle, this concise book guides the reader through what metabolism really involves.
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