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What is metabolism? Metabolism can be described as all the chemical reactions involved in an organism for the sustainability of life. Metabolism is the sum of these two things - Anabolism and Catabolism . Now you might be wondering well what are these two things. So, let us know about anabolism and catabolism. Anabolism refers to processes that build up molecules. So, an anabolic reaction would be like a synthesis reaction. Catabolism refers to the process of breaking down molecules, so this would typically the decomposition reactions.  So, let's say if you are converting small molecules into large molecules that will be an example of an anabolic process. Now the reverse is true for catabolism. If you take a single large molecule and break it down into many small molecules that will be a catabolic process. So, let me give you an example of an anabolic reaction.  When small glucose molecules combine and make a large molecule this is an example of an anabolic reaction. So, gluco...

Definition Vitamin B12 is an essential water-soluble vitamin. There are several forms of vitamin B12 that contain the mineral cobalt. Another name for vitamin B12 is cobalamins. Two types active in humans are methylcobalamin and 5-deoxyadenosylcobalamin. Vitamin B12 is bound to protein in animal foods. Vitamin B12 is released in the stomach by gastric protease and hydrochloric acid. Synthetic vitamin B12 in dietary supplements is in its free form and does not require separation. Free vitamin B12 combines with intrinsic factors in the stomach and absorbed from the small intestine into the bloodstream. About 55% of a 1 microgram oral dose is absorbed. Absorption depends on the availability of intrinsic factors. The amount of vitamin B12 absorption also depends on other factors like the use of protein pump inhibitors for acid reflux and heartburn.  Reasons why vitamin B12 is an essential vitamin   Essential vitamins are vitamins your body can't make that must come from your diet....

Seven vegetarian muscle gain foods that you should follow if you are a vegetarian. I'm sure you always have a hard time choosing the right diet plan for mass gain and bodybuilding. There are tons of muscle gain diet plans for non-vegetarians meat and eggs as we all know are the best source of protein and are highly recommended by our trainers for weight loss and muscle gain but what about vegetarians is there a diet plan for the green lovers for bodybuilding as the popular saying goes where there is a will there is a way. So, where there are lots of veggies there's definitely more protein. Tofu Tofu is also known as bean curd is made from soybeans and is rich in iron and calcium. A one-half cup serving of raw firm tofu contains 10.1 grams of protein compare that to a 1/3 cup of milk weighing in at 5.1 grams of protein, 1/3 ounce egg which has 6 grams of protein, and 4 ounces of ground beef with 26 grams of protein, go for the firmest tofu available. The harder the tofu the high...

Top 20 most nutritious foods Here in this blog, I am going to write about the top 20 most nutritious foods. These 20 foods measured to be healthier. These foods can safeguard you from many diseases and keep you healthy.   1. Almonds Cardiovascular health can be promoted by eating almonds, which contain fatty acids. Almonds are a rich source of nutrients consists of calcium, iron, fiber, vitamin E, magnesium, and riboflavin. 2. Apples  The best source of antioxidants is apples. Antioxidants fight free radicals. Apples may lower blood pressure and high cholesterol. Apples can boost your immune system. The rich antioxidant content of apples can prevent some cancers. Eating apples contribute to weight management. Apples may prevent Alzheimer’s disease and it can also lower the risk of type II diabetes. Apple enables digestion in a smoother way. Apples improve your bone health. 3. Broccoli  It includes iron, potassium, calcium, phytonutrients, vitamin C, antioxidants, and...

Malnutrition definition The term malnutrition is defined as the condition of the body that is the result of improper nutrition status, the nutrient supply from the diet may be excess or deficient. Malnutrition can result from excess or deficiency of one or more nutrients. In simple words, malnutrition is the state where there is an imbalance between the body’s needs and nutrition supply from the diet. Types of Malnutrition Undernutrition: It is a condition that results from inadequate food intake for a long duration. Example- Protein Energy Malnutrition(PEM) Starvation: Starvation is the term used to define the condition of continuation of under-nutrition state over a long period of time. Specific Deficiency: It is a pathological condition caused due to a lack of a specific individual nutrient. Example- Anaemia caused due to iron deficiency, scurvy due to vitamin C deficiency. Nutritional Imbalance: It is a pathological condition which causes due to the disproportion of many essentia...

Osteoporosis is a condition of atrophy of the bones characterized by a reduction in the mass of bones per unit volume. Osteoporosis is the most common metabolic bone disease that occurs with advancing age. Normal bone structure is maintained by the continuous bone breakdown (by osteoclasts) and new bone formation (by osteoblasts) with advancing age there is more bone resorption than formation, collapse, and fracture, especially of vertebrae are common, causing pain and decrease in height Causes/etiology: Osteoporosis may occur due to a combination of low calcium intake and hormonal physical and circulatory factors. Bed rest and immobilization increase calcium resorption from the weight-bearing bones and urinary and stool calcium excretion. Aged immobilized patients rapidly develop osteoporosis while exercise and physical therapy prevent its progress. Deficiency of estrogen, removal of ovaries, smoking, alcohol, excess phosphorus intake, and sedentary habits produce osteoporosis. Lacto...

Calcium absorption site Calcium is actively absorbed from the duodenum and proximal jejunum against electrochemical gradients with the help of a  Ca 2+  ATPase  and at least, a calcium-binding protein (CBP) of intestinal mucosal cells. Transcellular route: Transcellular movements involves three sequential steps -  from the intestinal lumen to the intestinal mucosal cell across the brush border within the cell from the lumen to the serosal site (between the blood vessels and intestinal mucosal cell) finally extrusion from the cell into the blood circulation               These three steps are regulated by calcitriol, the biologically active form of vitamin D. Paracellular route: It involves passive calcium transport through the tight junction between the mucosal cells. The salient features of paracellular transport include -  It is dependent on the nutritional and physiological regulation It is concentration-de...