For Catabolic we have terms and definitions in 6 topics. The topics are Bodybuilding, Fitness, HIV and AIDs, Huntingtons Disease, Naturopathic and Nutrition.

Catabolic (Bodybuilding)

The aspect of metabolism which converts nutrients or complex substances in living cells into simpler compounds with the release of energy, such as cortisol catabolizing muscle protein into glucose for quick energy.

Catabolic (Fitness)

Chemical reactions in the body where larger units are broken down into smaller subunits. For example, muscle tissue may be broken down into protein strands, which then may be broken down into individual amino acids.

Catabolic (HIV and AIDs)

Refers to metabolic processes that break down tissue in the body.

Catabolic (Huntingtons Disease)

Used to describe a destructive process that breaks down larger molecules into smaller molecules.

Catabolic (Naturopathic)

The part of metabolism that deals with destruction or simplification of more complex compounds. Catabolism mostly results in the release of energy. Examples: the release of glucose by the liver, the combustion of glucose by cells.

Catabolic (Nutrition)

Metabolic condition in which muscle is broken down and energy is released.

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