Cellular Metabolism | Dr. Chad Edwards

Energy Production Through the Kreb’s Cycle

February 16, 2010 By Doc 9 Comments

The Kreb’s Cycle is an essential pathway for the complete metabolism off all foods. It is a critical component for energy production in the cell.

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Adenosine TriPhosphate (ATP) is the Energy Currency for the Cell

February 2, 2010 By Doc 1 Comment

ATP is the energy currency of the cell and is produced through metabolism of Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Fats.

Filed Under: Increase Metabolism, Nutrition Tagged With: ATP production, Beta Oxidation, carbohydrate catabolism, carbohydrate metabolism, Carbon Molecules, Cellular Metabolism, citric acid cycle, Degree Celsius, Electron Transport System, Energy Currency, energy currency of the cell, Energy Heat, Energy Production, Energy Source, Ets, Fadh, fat metabolism, Fatty Acid Metabolism, Fatty Acids, Glycolysis, Intermediate Products, Kilocalories, Kreb Cycle, Kreb S Cycle, kreb's cycle, Lactate, Minor Exceptions, Mitochondria, oxygen metabolism, protein deamination, Protein Metabolism, Pyruvate, TCA cycle, triglyceride metabolism

Insulin: Friend or Foe?

January 31, 2010 By Doc 2 Comments

Insulin has a number of essential functions. However, an excess of this vital hormone can be extremely detrimental.

Filed Under: Carbohydrates, Diets Tagged With: Adipose Cells, Blood Sugar, Carnitine, Cell Surface, Cellular Metabolism, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Diabetics, Fatty Acids, Friend Or Foe, Glucagon, Glucose Production, Glucose Transporters, Glucose Uptake, Glut 4, Insulin, Ketones, Metabolism Of Fats, Mitochondria, Primary Source, Source Of Energy, Triglycerides

Fish Oil Is A Great Source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

I have discussed this topic multiple times in the past and believe that there are significant benefits to supplementing with Omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3′s & Fish Oil are some of the most common supplements that I see patients using. The problem is that they aren’t getting the right stuff. There are 2 fatty acids that [...]

Tensegrity Tip – 2 Ways To Increase Vitamin D

Dr. Chad Edwards recommends ensuring adequate Vitamin D levels. Most patients will need some supplementation in order to ensure these appropriate levels. Here are 2 ways to supplement…

Tensegrity Tip – Gut Health & The Paleo Diet

Dr. Chad Edwards is one of the few doctors in Tulsa, Oklahoma practicing Functional Medicine. Functional medicine seeks to identify the source or root cause of the problem and focus efforts on treating that issue. When that issue is fixed then the subsequent problems will take care of themselves. The Tensegrity Tip for today is [...]

Tulsa Prolotherapy – Is It Right For You And How Do You Know?

Prolotherapy is, without question, one of the greatest procedures I have ever seen or experienced. Before I moved to Tulsa, I started looking for prolotherapy physicians in the Tulsa area. Now, I know a lot of drug reps and physicians in Tulsa. I found 1 pretty quick but it took months to find the second. [...]

Are diet drinks really helping?

When it comes to drinking sweet tasting substances (soda, coke, coca cola, pop, tea, etc) there are no free rides! I’ve seen extremely overweight people drinking a 44 oz ‘diet coke’ and just had to chuckle. Now, I’m not saying that drinking any diet drinks make you fat but it reminds me of a comedian [...]

Energy Production Through the Kreb’s Cycle

Adenosine TriPhosphate (ATP) is the Energy Currency for the Cell

Insulin: Friend or Foe?

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