Is basal metabolic rate a homeostatic mechanism?

Basal metabolic rate could certainly be one such parameter. It would need to be measured via some endpoint such as oxygen consumption rate, whole body [ATP]/[ADP] ratio calculated from nMR measurements, etc. read more

Basal metabolic rate could certainly be one such parameter. It would need to be measured via some endpoint such as oxygen consumption rate, whole body [ATP]/[ADP] ratio calculated from nMR measurements, etc. The homeostatic mechanism would be comprised of the things that change in response to a stimulus that alters the basal metabolic rate parameter. read more

Maintaining metabolic homeostasis through a reduction in basal metabolic rate means that there’s only so far you can go when trying to lose weight by dieting, exercise or both. If you want to keep losing weight through dieting, you have to continue reducing the number of kilocalories you ingest every day. read more