FAQ Metabolism

What is our metabolism? Why are more and more people becoming obese? And what health consequences can this have? Here we answer the most important questions about metabolism.

A blue silhouette of a running figure, intricately designed with interlocking gears and cogs, symbolizing mechanics.

What is metabolism?

Two bare feet positioned on a modern digital scale, reflecting sunlight on a wooden floor.

What is overweight? What is obesity?

Side view illustration of a female silhouette with various body shapes overlayed, depicting changes in body size and form.

Why are more people becoming obese?

Blue neuron with multiple dendrites extending across a light, abstract background, symbolizing neural connections.

Which neural circuits are involved in metabolism?

Microscopic view of a cancer central cell

How is obesity linked to cancer?

Bright blue ECG waveform on dark teal backdrop, showcasing heart activity.

What are the health consequences of obesity?

Two hands display anatomical models of a brain and intestines against a blue background.

How do the gut and brain influence each other?

White sugar granules falling onto a pile against a dark background.

How does sugar influence our brain?

A glass filled with sugar cubes and a striped straw, placed on a blue table.

How sugar changes our eating habits

February 26, 2026
Tittgemeyer
Sugar manipulates our brains and increases our cravings for sweets more
Web-View
Print Page
Open in new window
Estimated DIN-A4 page-width
Go to Editor View