Metabolism is a complex process that has a lot more going on than personal trainers and commercials might have you believe. Today we are exploring some of its key parts, including vital nutrients such as water, vitamins, minerals, carbs, fats, and proteins as well as how anabolic reactions build structures and require energy, while catabolic reactions tear things apart and release energy.

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Chapters:
Introduction: Metabolism 00:00
Metabolism, Anabolism, & Catabolism 2:30
Essential Nutrients: Water, Vitamins, Minerals 3:47
Carbohydrates 4:44
Lipids 5:53
Proteins 7:15
Review 9:22
Credits 9:57

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