Supercharge Your SLOW Metabolism
Nothing makes you feel more sluggish—or gain weight faster—than a SLOW metabolism.
After all, metabolism boils down to how your body converts food into energy.
A slower metabolism means you’re not getting the energy you need, while at the same time, the energy you’re missing is being stored as fat.
It’s a double whammy.
One surefire way to boost your metabolism is by exercising.
But it’s not the only way.
Three common nutrients are proven to naturally speed up metabolism. This, in turn can help you lose weight, boost your energy levels, and support better overall body function.
The first is green tea extract.
Green tea contains EGCG (epigallocatechin), a compound that boost whole-body metabolism, increases resting metabolic rate, and raises fat oxidation.
It can also increase leptin, a key hormone that regulates metabolism and suppresses appetite.
Studies show that supplementing with green tea extract can reduce body weight, BMI (body mass index), and belly fat.
The second metabolism booster is B vitamins.
B vitamins are critical for converting food to energy. When you don’t get enough, you’re at risk for fatigue, muscle weakness, various neurological symptoms, and more.
Getting adequate B vitamins is also tied to a lower risk of metabolic syndrome, which is a cluster of conditions that increase your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and stroke.
In animal studies, supplementing with B vitamins improved energy and metabolism and reduced weight gain.
The last on today’s list is iron.
Low iron levels can lead to dizziness, fatigue, shortness of breath, and more. Iron is a key part of regulating metabolism while also playing a role in mitochondrial function, thermogenesis, and thyroid function.
The best sources of iron are red meat, fish, and oysters. You can also get it from non-meat sources like dark leafy greens and beans.
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Arturo Sánchez López de Nava, Avais Raja, Physiology, Metabolism, StatPearls, 9.12.22
