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Metabolites are the by-products of chemical reactions within cells that are stimulated by different enzymes and used in different metabolic processes. For example, the breakdown of food produces byproducts such as fat, glucose, or amino acids, which are required for growth, development, and reproduction.
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The Center for Nutritional Psychology. (2024). Metabolites. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
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