Metabolism and weight loss: How you burn calories - Mayo Clinic Metabolism is the process by which the body changes food and drink into energy During this process, calories in food and drinks mix with oxygen to make the energy the body needs Even at rest, a body needs energy for all it does
Metabolic syndrome - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic Metabolic syndrome is a group of conditions that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes These conditions include high blood pressure, high blood sugar, too much fat around the waist, and high cholesterol or triglyceride levels Metabolic syndrome means having three or more
Inherited metabolic disorders - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic Blood and urine tests check to see how the metabolism is working Sometimes other types of tests may be recommended Genetic testing Genetic testing can identify the type of inherited metabolic disorder you or your child has
Phentermine for weight loss - Mayo Clinic Phentermine (Adipex-P, Lomaira) is a prescription medicine used to lessen appetite It can help weight loss by making you less hungry
The reality of menopause weight gain - Mayo Clinic For example, muscle mass typically goes down with age, while fat increases Losing muscle mass slows the rate at which the body uses calories That rate is called metabolism This process can make it more difficult to stay at a healthy weight If you continue to eat as you always have and don't do more physical activity, you're likely to gain
Hyperthyroidism - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Hyperthyroidism happens when the thyroid gland makes too much thyroid hormone This condition also is called overactive thyroid Hyperthyroidism speeds up the body's metabolism That can cause many symptoms, such as weight loss, hand tremors, and rapid or irregular heartbeat
Inherited metabolic disorders - Symptoms and causes Inherited metabolic disorders are medical conditions caused by changes in specific genes that affect metabolism Different gene changes cause different types of inherited metabolic disorders These gene changes are most commonly passed down from both parents But sometimes the gene change comes only from one parent, most often from the mother
Calorie calculator - Mayo Clinic If you're pregnant or breast-feeding, are a competitive athlete, or have a metabolic disease, such as diabetes, the calorie calculator may overestimate or underestimate your actual calorie needs
Getting past a weight-loss plateau - Mayo Clinic Your slower metabolism will slow your weight loss, even if you eat the same number of calories that helped you lose weight When the calories you burn equal the calories you eat, you reach a plateau To lose more weight, you need to either increase your physical activity or decrease the calories you eat
MCAD deficiency - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic MCAD deficiency can cause problems with your metabolism If left untreated, MCAD deficiency may lead to severe lack of energy and tiredness, liver disease, coma, and other serious health problems Also, the level of sugar in your blood can drop dangerously low — a condition called hypoglycemia