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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Excellent content as always.
I will tell my friends about this
"Great overview of metabolism basics! Easy to understand and very informative."
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As always, Crash Course breaks down complex topics in a way that's easy to understand and even enjoyable! Thanks for making learning accessible and engaging.
Thank you so much for this video. Very informative.
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Does this exist in Español? I have friends who want to learn how to be healthier and they need Spanish spoken material.
Does marijuana slow down metabolism?
Yes my crush course thus is perfect excuse to procsrited a little long
thanks
Omg I love these ❤
great info, but I'm really starting to hate these videos that feel like a single long sentence, without a second of a pause…
Questo no a ga mai vista…
Good vid but how are you gonna put a bowl a fruit loops as something high in protein
Too fast ..
Thanks
Love it!!!
Wow that’s cool as hell! Thanks Hank!
You ate that intro!!!
Only channel I have to watch at slower speed to understand. 😂
This is such a good series! Keep up the good work 🙂
Thank you CrashCourse,
Please, the application courses are slow to download.
I guess it may be it is bulky and it requires constant network.
Simply Brilliant
Speed : 0.75
I actually need a version of you to learn software engineering
What about Dietary Nucleotides Supplement?
which green is this?
thank you so much, it was great
Well that made sense, I think.
You’re So fast
This guy talks fast…
nice speed. did not take all day to cover essentials. Lipids a good term. I understand oil to be from plants and fat from animals which people mix up.
This is such an informative video! Thank you! But the man speaks too fast! 😩
i dont know if somebody tell me what is the principles of nutrition
All humans on earth are to focused on better health by eating healthy and good foods, always make sure you retain all the nutrient in your food.
Does he even breath?? Gosh I love his videos!
It's a great crashcourse 👌👍
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Crash course forever 💪💪💪
Is he on the track of 100m ?
So much information in this video.. I think I retained about 1/4 of it.. but it’s a start. I always wondered what metabolism actually was.