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ABOUT ENERGY |
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ABOUT ENERGY |
What is energy?
Funk and Wagnall’s New International Dictionary defines energy as, “the power by which anything acts
effectively to move or change other things or accomplish any result.” The American Heritage Dictionary states: “enˇerˇgy 1. The capacity for work or vigorous activity; vigor; power. 2.a. Exertion of vigor or power. b. Vitality...” I find it interesting that energy and mass can neither be destroyed or created, but can be converted into each other.There are many types of energy: potential, kinetic, radiant, physical, and chemical energy, to name a few. For this paper’s purpose, let’s look at biochemical energy within the body. First of all, energy is required for the body to simply move from one place to another. For any movement to occur, there must be sufficient energy within the body to perform the necessary chemical transactions which precipitate movement. In fact, energy is absolutely essential for every action of the body.
ENERGY FACTS
I am fascinated with the amount of people who tell me about their low energy levels. All too often, people tell me that normal daily routines become chores, and some “chores” are avoided altogether, because they require too much effort and energy. Yet these same projects and deeds may be vital to the person’s benefit. I feel it is important to look at energy and its role in the body.
ABOUT DIET AND ENERGY
With this in mind, I began considering the root causes of low energy status amongst people. There are, of course, many reasons why a person would experience low energy levels. Some examples are: physically and emotionally stressful situations, poor dietary habits (like eating mostly fast foods) and missing meals altogether. Low food intake, combined with poor nutritional foods and habits may deprive the body of adequate amounts of nutrients, essential for energy production, and good health. For these very reasons, nutrients known to participate in energy production must be included in everyone’s diet. Body Balance is such a whole food containing nutrients essential for energy production.
METABOLISM AND ENERGY
The healthy metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins is one of the most important aspects of energy and good health. The term metabolism is used to describe the sum of all biochemical processes which take place in the body. There are two main types of metabolisms, building up, known as anabolism and breaking down, known as catabolism. In anabolism, smaller molecules such as amino acids, are converted into larger molecules, such as proteins. In catabolism, the opposite is true in that proteins are broken down into amino acids. Also other larger molecules, such as glycogen, are broken down to smaller molecules, such as glucose. There are quite a few nutrients essential for energy production within the body. Body Balance contains proportions of all the following nutrients: Pantothenic acid is one such nutrient because it is involved with the creation of an energy metabolism. Here’s how - pantothenic acid is an element in the formation of acetyl coenzyme A (CoA). Coenzyme A serves as a carrier molecule in the Krebs cycle, a series of enzyme reactions which yield energy for cellular functions. Pantothenic acid is also essential for the production of energy, antibodies, and the healthy maintenance of the central nervous system. Other nutrients involved in energy production are vitamins B-1, B-2, and B-12. Vitamin B-12 helps amino acids enter into the Krebs cycle. B-12 is also necessary in helping form normal red blood cells and a healthy nervous system. It helps the body metabolize fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. Folic Acid is necessary for growth of all types of cells in the body
The world belongs to the energetic.
--Ralph Waldo Emerson
We are here to add what we can to life, not to get what we can from it.
--William Osler
The real difference between men is energy. A strong will, a settled purpose, an invincible determination, can accomplish almost anything; and in this lies the distinction between great men and little men.
--Thomas Fuller
He who has health, has hope; and he who has hope, has everything.
--Arabian Proverb
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