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metabolism
The entirety of the chemical processes in a living organism that serve to build up, break down, and transform substances in order to produce energy and maintain bodily functions. Also called metabolism.
Regelmäßiger Sport kann den Stoffwechsel anregen.
Regular exercise can stimulate the metabolism.
The word consists of 'Stoff' (substance, matter) and 'Wechsel' (exchange, change). So it literally describes the process by which substances are transformed in the body.
Eine gesunde Ernährung ist entscheidend für den Stoffwechsel.
A healthy diet is crucial for the metabolism.
'Stoffwechsel' (metabolism) is often combined with verbs that describe activation, for example 'anregen' (to stimulate), 'ankurbeln' (to kick-start), or 'beschleunigen' (to speed up).
Man sagt, dass grüner Tee den Stoffwechsel anregen kann.
People say that green tea can stimulate the metabolism.
The metabolism is often described as 'schnell' (fast) or 'langsam' (slow) to express how efficiently the body uses energy.
Manche Menschen haben von Natur aus einen sehr schnellen Stoffwechsel.
Some people naturally have a very fast metabolism.
revenue / turnover
'Umsatz' and 'Stoffwechsel' can both describe processes in the body or in living organisms in which substances are changed. 'Stoffwechsel' means the whole system of these chemical processes in the organism. 'Umsatz' describes more the conversion or use of specific substances within such a process. The words can be confusing because in connection with the body, people talk about 'Energieumsatz' (energy expenditure / energy turnover) or 'Stoffumsatz' (substance turnover). 'Stoffwechsel' is more natural when speaking generally about the body's function. 'Umsatz' is more precise when a specific amount or a specific substance in the process is meant.
Regelmäßige Bewegung kann den Stoffwechsel unterstützen.
Regular exercise can support the metabolism.
Nach dem Essen beginnt im Körper ein erhöhter Umsatz von Nährstoffen.
After eating, an increased turnover of nutrients begins in the body.