Definition of Metabolize
to break down food in the body so it can be used for energy
Examples of Metabolize in a sentence
His body didn’t metabolize iron normally, so he took an iron supplement daily. 🔊
There are pills on the market that promise to help people metabolize food more efficiently into energy instead of fat. 🔊
When you take in food, vitamins, and minerals, your body will metabolize them. 🔊
Human kidneys do not metabolize the caramel color in most dark sodas because it is manufactured in a process using ammonia, which can lead to kidney damage over time. 🔊
The older you get, the harder it is for your body to metabolize what you take in, resulting in age-related weight gain. 🔊
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