Studies have shown that your metabolism slows down with age. Younger people often find they can eat as much as they like but, over time, this changes, and weight gain kicks in.
So, can raising your metabolism actually help you lose weight? Experts are undecided on whether it can. However, most say that it’s still beneficial for people’s health.
Metabolism is the process your body uses to convert food into energy. It includes many chemical reactions to make sure our cells get everything they need to function properly.
If you’re trying to lose weight, health experts at the Mayo Clinic say that, while the best way to do this is by reducing calories and getting more exercise, speeding up your metabolism could be helpful for dropping some extra pounds.
They wrote: “Supplements claiming to boost your metabolism may have little or no benefit and may contain substances that have serious side effects. How much you weigh largely depends on the choices you make about food and how much physical activity you get.”
There are a few natural, safe ways to speed up your metabolism:
Although your metabolism will naturally slow over time, these steps can help to keep it at a healthy level, and will also improve your general health.
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