How Aging Affects Your Metabolism and What You Can Do About It
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This article explores how metabolism changes with age, featuring insights from three experts in fitness, nutrition, and aging. It explains that metabolism is the body's process of converting fuel into energy, and while it does slow down over time, lifestyle factors like exercise, diet, and muscle mass play a significant role in maintaining metabolic efficiency at any age. The article provides practical advice on supporting metabolic health through strength training, protein intake, and other evidence-based strategies.
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· 3 pulledMetabolism is the body's ability to take in fuel and process it to support life.
It consists of all the complex biochemical reactions that go on in the body to create energy in order to...
We tapped three experts in fitness, nutrition, metabolism, and aging to break down what you need to know to support your metabolism at any age.
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