Glycolysis | Dr. Chad Edwards

Energy Production Through the Kreb’s Cycle

February 16, 2010 By Doc 9 Comments

Kreb's Cycle Energy

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.

Filed Under: Physiology Tagged With: Acid Cycle, aconitase, ADP, alpha keto acids, alpha ketoglutarate dehydrogenase, alpha-ketoglutarate, Amino Acids, Atp, Carbon Molecule, Cellular Function, Cellular Metabolism, Chain Fatty Acids, Chemical Intermediates, citrate, Citrate Synthase, citric acid cycle, CoASH, competitive inhibition, Critical Component, Energy Conversion, energy metabolism, Energy Production, Fad, Fadh, FADH production, fumarate, Glycolysis, Hans Krebs, isocitrate, isocitrate DH, Kreb Cycle, Kreb S Cycle, kreb's cycle, Mitochondria, Nadh, NADH production, Nobel Prize Winner, Odd Chain, Oxaloacetate, oxidative decarboxylation, Pyruvate, pyruvate carboxylase, succinate dehydrogenase, succinate thiokinase, succinyl CoA, TCA cycle, tricarboxylic acid cycle

How the Body Gets Energy Through Glycolysis

February 14, 2010 By Doc Leave a Comment

Glucose is essential for cellular energy. Here, we discuss how it is utilized for energy.

Filed Under: Carbohydrates, Increase Metabolism Tagged With: acetyl CoA, Aerobic Exercise, Anaerobic Exercise, anaerobic metabolism, Analogy, Atp, citric acid cycle, Cytoplasm, Dump Truck, Electron Acceptor, Electrons, Energy Currency, Energy Demands, Energy Supply, Fates, Front Yard, glucose energy, Glucose Metabolism, Glut 4, Glycolysis, immediate energy, Insulin, Kreb Cycle, Kreb S Cycle, kreb's cycle, Lactate, lactate production, lactic acid production, lactic acidosis, Mitochondria, Myocyte, NADH production, oxygen debt, Pyruvate, TCA cycle

Pantothenic Acid

February 4, 2010 By Doc Leave a Comment

It means “It’s everywhere.” Apparently they named it this because it can be found in a number of sources. Good sources: Liver, broccoli, and egg yolks. DRI: 4-5 mg/d. No RDA has been set. Functions: It is the precursor to Co-enzyme A (CoA) as in acetyl CoA or succinyl CoA (see glycolysis or Kreb’s cycle). [...]

Filed Under: Vitamins Tagged With: Broccoli, Co Enzyme, Coa, Deficiencies, DRI, Egg Yolks, Fatigue, Glycolysis, Kreb, Liver, Pantothenic Acid, Precursor, RDA, Tingling In Hands

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

February 2, 2010 By Doc 1 Comment

glycolysis

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

Oxidative Damage Explained

January 3, 2010 By Doc 3 Comments

If you looked at the ETS then you know that oxygen is essential for adequate energy production. It accepts the electrons generated in glycolysis and Kreb’s. However, oxygen can also be detrimental. Free radicals are produced from exposure to one of several factors. Inflammation, radiation (i.e. x-rays), aging, high pO2, smog (such as ozone or [...]

Filed Under: Cardiovascular Disease Tagged With: Adequate Energy, aging, Anion, Anti Oxidants, anti-oxidant, catalase, Cell Membranes, Eiro Antioxidant, eiro nutriceutical, Eiro Research, Electrons, Energy Production, exercise oxidative damage, Free Radical Production, Free Radical Scavengers, Free Radicals, free-radical, glutathione, glutathione peroxidase, Glycolysis, harbor-weiss reaction, Hydrogen Peroxide, Hydroxyl Radical, hypochlorous acid, Kreb, organic peroxide radical, organic radicals, oxidative damage, oxidative stress, oxygen metabolism, Perfusion, Powerful Stuff, Reactive Oxygen Species, Several Factors, singlet oxygen, Smog, SOD, superoxide anion, Superoxide dismutase, Transition Metal, Unstable Molecule, White Blood Cells, X Rays

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 [...]