metabolize verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes . . . Definition of metabolize verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary [transitive] metabolize something to turn food, minerals, etc in the body into new cells, energy and waste products by means of chemical processes We metabolize alcohol at different rates
Metabolism: What It Is, How It Works Disorders To break down the process of metabolism a little further, here’s a look at how it works In general, metabolism consists of two main processes: catabolism and anabolism Catabolism is the breakdown of macronutrients (carbohydrates, protein and dietary fats) you consume into their simpler forms