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It's not "directed". It simply goes to whatever has the highest energy requirements. If you are sitting still at your desk all day, not moving a muscle, your
by EMM_386 5y ago
It's not "directed". It simply goes to whatever has the highest energy requirements.
If you are sitting still at your desk all day, not moving a muscle, your brain has a large energy requirement.
So your muscles will waste, your bones will likely become brittle, but the energy coming in will go where it needs to.
- nradov 5y agoSitting still doesn't increase your brain's energy requirements. Excess energy is mostly used to build fat (and repair other tissue).