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catabolismIn biology, the destructive part of metabolism where living tissue is changed into energy and waste products. It is the opposite of anabolism. It occurs continuously in the body, but is accelerated during many disease processes, such as fever, and in starvation. |
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Altered estrogen catabolism might be associated with body burdens of PCDDs/PCDFs. Fasting leads to a state of catabolism resulting in a decrease in absorption of glucose, amino acids and fatty acids. Protein is inextricably linked to muscle maintenance and growth, especially after the stimulus and muscle protein catabolism resulting from strength training. |
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