{"id":22901,"date":"2021-05-24T20:16:02","date_gmt":"2021-05-24T20:16:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=22901"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"slow-metabolism-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/slow-metabolism-symptoms\/","title":{"rendered":"Slow Metabolism Symptoms: Here&#8217;s Why Your Scale Won&#8217;t Budge"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/slow-metabolism-symptoms\/#Understanding_Slow_Metabolism_Symptoms\" >Understanding Slow Metabolism Symptoms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/slow-metabolism-symptoms\/#What_Is_Slow_Metabolism\" >What Is Slow Metabolism?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/slow-metabolism-symptoms\/#Causes_Of_Slow_Metabolism\" >Causes Of Slow Metabolism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/slow-metabolism-symptoms\/#Symptoms_That_Your_Metabolism_Is_Slow\" >Symptoms That Your Metabolism Is Slow<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/slow-metabolism-symptoms\/#Weight_Gain_And_Loss\" >Weight Gain And Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/slow-metabolism-symptoms\/#Cold_Hands_And_Feet\" >Cold Hands And Feet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/slow-metabolism-symptoms\/#General_Body_Weakness\" >General Body Weakness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/slow-metabolism-symptoms\/#Difficulty_In_Concentrating\" >Difficulty In Concentrating<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/slow-metabolism-symptoms\/#Purple_Marks\" >Purple Marks\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/slow-metabolism-symptoms\/#Ways_To_Rev_Up_Your_Metabolism\" >Ways To Rev Up Your Metabolism<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/slow-metabolism-symptoms\/#Eat_Plenty_Of_Proteins\" >Eat Plenty Of Proteins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/slow-metabolism-symptoms\/#Drink_Plenty_Of_Water\" >Drink Plenty Of Water<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/slow-metabolism-symptoms\/#Hit_The_Gym\" >Hit The Gym<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/slow-metabolism-symptoms\/#Speeding_Up_Your_Metabolism_With_Beverages\" >Speeding Up Your Metabolism With Beverages<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/slow-metabolism-symptoms\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/slow-metabolism-symptoms\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/slow-metabolism-symptoms\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to News Medical Life Sciences, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/pineapple-smoothie-for-weight-loss\/\">metabolism<\/a> refers to all life-sustaining chemical reactions found in living organisms (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/life-sciences\/What-is-Metabolism.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Metabolic processes in the body are responsible for various tasks such as converting food to energy, regulating body temperature, controlling your energy levels, and eliminating metabolic wastes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/expert-answers\/slow-metabolism\/faq-20058480\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). With that in mind, what is slow metabolism, and is it dangerous?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Slow_Metabolism_Symptoms\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even at rest, the body still burns food into energy for normal metabolic processes such as breathing, cell repair, and digesting food (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/healthy-weight\/metabolism-and-weight-loss\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The minimum amount of energy needed to carry out these chemical processes is referred to as the basal metabolic rate (BMR), or metabolism. In other words, BMR is the total amount of energy required by an individual at rest in a neutral environment. This should be measured after the digestive system has been inactive for about 12 hours or estimated as the number of calories you need to accomplish most basic life-sustaining functions while at rest (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/biochemistry-genetics-and-molecular-biology\/basal-metabolic-rate#:~:text=The%20basal%20metabolic%20rate%20(BMR)%20is%20the%20amount%20of%20energy,after%20%E2%80%9Cfasting%E2%80%9D%20during%20sleep.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Slow_Metabolism_Symptoms\"><\/span><b>Understanding Slow Metabolism Symptoms<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMR is influenced by a number of factors such as genes, age, sex, diet, and body size (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jama\/article-abstract\/1156611\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/in-depth\/metabolism\/art-20046508\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). For instance, according to the MayoClinic, the more muscles you have, the more calories you burn, even at rest (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/in-depth\/metabolism\/art-20046508\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Younger people typically have a higher BMR because they tend to have more muscle than the elderly. Men tend to have more muscle than women of the same age and weight, and as such burn more calories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/in-depth\/metabolism\/art-20046508\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Metabolism works at different intensities (often referred to as fast, slow, or average) in different individuals. According to Harvard Health Publishing, how fast your metabolism works is in most cases determined by your genes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/the-truth-about-metabolism\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Slow_Metabolism\"><\/span><b>What Is Slow Metabolism?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know what metabolism is, you are in a better position to understand slow BMR. A slow metabolism means that fewer calories are burnt than in comparison to the norm (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/the-truth-about-metabolism\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). What is my BMR<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The BMR formula for men and women, according to Diabetes.co.uk, is (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetes.co.uk\/bmr-calculator.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMR for Women = 655.1 + (9.563 * weight [kg]) + (1.85 * size [cm]) \u2212 (4.676 * age [years]). For example, if you are a 20 year old weighing 80 kilograms and your height is 180 cm, your BMR will be about 1660 calories a day.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMR for Men = 66.47 + (13.75 * weight [kg]) + (5.003 * size [cm]) \u2212 (6.755 * age [years]). For example, if you are a 20 year old weighing 80 kilograms and your height is 180 cm, your BMR will be about 1931.91 calories a day.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means that if your BMR is significantly less than the result given by the above formula, you have a slow metabolism, and if it is significantly more, your metabolism is high.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-reset-your-metabolism\/\">How To Reset Your Metabolism: Tips And Tricks To Get Over A Weight Loss Plateau<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Slow_Metabolism_Symptoms\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33430 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4921-1024x576.png\" alt=\"slow metabolism symptoms\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4921.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4921-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4921.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4921-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4921.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_Of_Slow_Metabolism\"><\/span><b>Causes Of Slow Metabolism<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What makes metabolism slow down? Although men are less prone to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/10-metabolism-boosting-foods\/\">slow metabolism<\/a>, some factors can catalyze the symptoms of a slow metabolism. In men, for instance, this could be lack of exercise. Here are the typical causes of slow metabolism in both men and women (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/obesity\/ss\/slideshow-slow-metabolism\">3<\/a>):<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hormones<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health issues such as low thyroid activity or hypothyroidism<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicines especially antidepressants\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unhealthy low-carb, very strict diets, or high-fat diets: Cutting out too many macronutrients from your weight loss diet may put the body into starvation mode, which may cause the body to slow metabolism down to keep running the essential operations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic stress, lack of sleep, and being nocturnal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aging: The older you get, the slower the metabolism<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insufficient calcium, taking non-iodized salt, and switching to decaf<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-temperature settings in your environment and dehydration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Little physical activity or too much exercise with little movement for longer periods because too much rest may make it difficult for the body to burn excess nutrients.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Slow_Metabolism_Symptoms\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33260 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-4669-1024x576.png\" alt=\"slow metabolism symptoms\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-4669.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-4669-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-4669.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-4669-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-4669.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms_That_Your_Metabolism_Is_Slow\"><\/span><b>Symptoms That Your Metabolism Is Slow<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the symptoms of slow metabolism? People can face symptoms of slow metabolism rate due to underlying medical conditions and lifestyle habits, among other reasons mentioned above. It may be difficult to tell when your body is experiencing a slow metabolism, but if you look close enough, you may notice a few signs and symptoms that precede a slow metabolism. Here are some signs that your metabolism is below normal.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weight_Gain_And_Loss\"><\/span><b>Weight Gain And Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you face extreme challenges while trying to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/banana-smoothie-for-weight-loss\/\">lose weight<\/a> despite putting a lot of effort into dieting, subjecting your body to a strength training plan or vigorous physical activities, or even carefully watching the calories you consume, you might be having slow metabolism. You may also gain weight much more quickly because the calorie-burn estimators assume that you have an average metabolism, therefore may overestimate your calorie requirements by up to 10% (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livestrong.com\/article\/313565-symptoms-of-a-slow-metabolism\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). As a result of a slow metabolism, you may take in more energy than you need, and the body stores the excess energy as fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, note that slow metabolism is not the main cause of weight gain. Poor <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mindful-eating\/\">eating<\/a> habits and lifestyle choices can also contribute greatly to your weight gain.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cold_Hands_And_Feet\"><\/span><b>Cold Hands And Feet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low thyroid hormone levels, hypothyroidism, may slow down metabolism and decrease energy. An underactive thyroid may hinder the body from creating energy, and the decrease in the amount of heat your body produces is what is making you feel cold. Having cold feet, hands, or ears even when the surrounding is warm may be an indication that your body has a slow metabolism (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/femail\/article-6613807\/Nutritionist-reveals-key-signs-slow-metabolism-fix-it.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Yanking yourself back in shape has never been so easy with our game-changing fitness app! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Slow_Metabolism_Symptoms\">Start transforming your life with BetterMe<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Slow_Metabolism_Symptoms\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32611 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/8-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"slow metabolism symptoms\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/8.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/8-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/8.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/8-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/8.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_Body_Weakness\"><\/span><b>General Body Weakness<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The body&#8217;s immune system acts as natural protection against viruses and bacteria. Your immunity can be affected by the change in metabolism since your body converts food into nutrients for your organs and the immune system. However, when your body gets slow at converting the food to nutrients, you may be more susceptible to illness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluid buildup around the muscles and joints may also occur due to slow metabolism. It causes general body weakness, excessive tiredness, stiffness around the neck and joints, and sometimes chronic pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Difficulty_In_Concentrating\"><\/span><b>Difficulty In Concentrating<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The brain is the most powerful organ in the body as it controls all the other organs. Your brain lives off the nutrients your body receives from what you eat. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The possibility of a sluggish <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegan-smoothies-for-weight-loss\/\">metabolism<\/a> might affect your normal brain function, concentration, and alertness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Slow_Metabolism_Symptoms\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32259 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4497.png\" alt=\"slow metabolism symptoms\" width=\"807\" height=\"454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4497.png 807w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4497-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4497.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 807px) 100vw, 807px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Purple_Marks\"><\/span><b>Purple Marks\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slow metabolism due to Cushing&#8217;s syndrome (too much of a stress hormone cortisol) may result in purple marks like stretch marks on the skin (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livestrong.com\/article\/313565-symptoms-of-a-slow-metabolism\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The purple marks may be accompanied by excessive growth of body hair or irregular menstrual periods in women.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other signs include (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/femail\/article-6613807\/Nutritionist-reveals-key-signs-slow-metabolism-fix-it.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insomnia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constipation or poor gut health<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slow movements, thought, and speech<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sensation of pins and needles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathlessness, dizziness, and palpitations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle cramps and weakness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low basal temperature<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of libido<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry or gritty eyes and a hoarse voice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slow growing nails\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty swallowing\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hair loss and faded edges of the eyebrows<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling lethargic or depressed.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Note: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In o<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lder people slow <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/metabolism-boost-smoothies\/\">metabolism<\/a> signs and symptoms develop gradually because the muscle mass tends to decline as one ages, unless they visit the gym frequently. As one grows older, the metabolism reduces due to normal loss of muscle mass and increase in fat mass (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acefitness.org\/education-and-resources\/lifestyle\/blog\/2315\/is-it-true-that-metabolism-decreases-with-age\/#:~:text=Metabolism%20and%20Age%3A%20Metabolism%E2%80%99s%20Role%20in%20Age-Related%20Weight,decline%20in%20metabolic%20rate%20is%20also%20to%20blame.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, some researchers believe that slow metabolism in older people is higher due to unavoidable loss of metabolically active organ tissue (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acefitness.org\/education-and-resources\/lifestyle\/blog\/2315\/is-it-true-that-metabolism-decreases-with-age\/#:~:text=Metabolism%20and%20Age%3A%20Metabolism%E2%80%99s%20Role%20in%20Age-Related%20Weight,decline%20in%20metabolic%20rate%20is%20also%20to%20blame.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This decline appears to be more rapid to adult men approaching their 40s and to women in their 50s, with the number of calories burned per day decreasing with an increase in age (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acefitness.org\/education-and-resources\/lifestyle\/blog\/2315\/is-it-true-that-metabolism-decreases-with-age\/#:~:text=Metabolism%20and%20Age%3A%20Metabolism%E2%80%99s%20Role%20in%20Age-Related%20Weight,decline%20in%20metabolic%20rate%20is%20also%20to%20blame.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-speed-up-metabolism-after-50\/\">How To Speed Up Metabolism After 50 And Get You Back In Shape<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Slow_Metabolism_Symptoms\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31916 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/14-1024x576.png\" alt=\"slow metabolism symptoms\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/14.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/14-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/14.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/14.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ways_To_Rev_Up_Your_Metabolism\"><\/span><b>Ways To Rev Up Your Metabolism<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wondering how to speed up metabolism?<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides saving you from the symptoms mentioned above, a healthy metabolic rate bears several advantages, including aiding weight loss since the more calories you burn, the easier it gets to lose weight. A person with a high metabolism is considered at an advantage since his\/her body produces sufficient energy for large and small tasks. Remember that you may not have a choice over your metabolic rate, especially if it is slow because of your genes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/obesity\/ss\/slideshow-slow-metabolism\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). What you can control is the number of calories you burn through your level of activity or healthy lifestyle changes. The more active you are, the more calories you burn. Here is how to speed up metabolism:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eat_Plenty_Of_Proteins\"><\/span><b>Eat Plenty Of Proteins<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the easiest ways to raise your <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2-day-fast-weight-loss\/\">metabolism<\/a> is by adding high-protein foods to your diet. Remember, protein aids in building muscles, which in turn burns more calories. According to research published in the Journal of Nutrition &amp; Metabolism, digestion of protein takes more energy than carbohydrate or fat, so eating more protein (but the same total number of calories) should increase the number of calories you burn in a day (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4258944\/\">4<\/a>).<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drink_Plenty_Of_Water\"><\/span><b>Drink Plenty Of Water<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who drink plenty of water in a day are likely to have a higher metabolic rate than people who drink sugary beverages like soda (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/ss\/slideshow-boost-your-metabolism\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Sugary drinks contain more calories than water, so when you shift your drinking habits to make room for drinking water, you reduce your calorie intake and better process these calories. One publication from East Central College reports that studies have shown that drinking 0.5 liters of water increases resting <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fasting-for-3-days\/\">metabolism<\/a> by 10-30% for about an hour, and the effect may be even greater if you drink cold water because the body uses energy to heat it up to body temperature (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2020\/02\/10-Ways-to-Boost-your-Metabolism.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you wish to cinch your waist, tone up your bat wings, blast away the muffin top \u2013 our fitness app was created to cater to all your needs! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Slow_Metabolism_Symptoms\">BetterMe won\u2019t give excess weight a chance<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Slow_Metabolism_Symptoms\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31294 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-1-3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"slow metabolism symptoms\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-1-3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-1-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-1-3.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-1-3-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-1-3.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hit_The_Gym\"><\/span><b>Hit The Gym<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people with a slow metabolism have difficulty with gaining weight and this may very well be because they exercise frequently. Therefore, if your metabolic rate is slow genetically, then engage in more physical activity to avoid weight gain. Building muscle may help speed up one&#8217;s metabolism (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/ss\/slideshow-boost-your-metabolism\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Muscle tissue is considered more metabolically active than fats and takes more energy to maintain, therefore more muscle means more calories burned every day. Lifting weights may help you retain muscle mass. You can also engage in high-intensity training or aerobics to help you burn more fat, even after you are done with your workout sessions. Simple activities such as running, jogging, walking to the mall, cycling, and swimming are excellent ways to keep you active throughout the day, help build muscle, and improve circulation, therefore boost metabolism.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Speeding_Up_Your_Metabolism_With_Beverages\"><\/span><b>Speeding Up Your Metabolism With Beverages<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain foods and drinks might help boost your metabolism (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/ss\/slideshow-boost-your-metabolism\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/ss\/slideshow-boost-your-metabolism\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For instance, beverages such as green tea, coffee, energy drinks, and spices may help raise your metabolism. The only problem is that these drinks are not effective long-term solutions; with this in mind, they should not be your regular option for speeding up metabolic rate.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slow metabolism symptoms are a sign that you need to do something to speed up your metabolism. Therefore, you should consider undertaking activities that keep your metabolic rate at a healthy level, whether you are trying to lose weight or not. It is important to talk to your doctor any time you notice signs that your metabolism is slowing down, and they will advise you on how to boost metabolism.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Slow_Metabolism_Symptoms\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Gif_Blue-1.gif\" alt=\"BetetrMe\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><strong>SOURCES:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2020\/02\/10-Ways-to-Boost-your-Metabolism.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 Easy Ways To Boost Your Metabolism (Backed by Science)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d, eastcentral.edu)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/ss\/slideshow-boost-your-metabolism\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 Ways to Boost Your Metabolism<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/obesity\/ss\/slideshow-slow-metabolism\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 Things That Slow Your Metabolism<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4258944\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A high-protein diet for reducing body fat: mechanisms and possible caveats<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2014, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/biochemistry-genetics-and-molecular-biology\/basal-metabolic-rate#:~:text=The%20basal%20metabolic%20rate%20(BMR)%20is%20the%20amount%20of%20energy,after%20%E2%80%9Cfasting%E2%80%9D%20during%20sleep.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basal Metabolic Rate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d, sciencedirect.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetes.co.uk\/bmr-calculator.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMR Calculator<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, diabetes.co.uk)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/health.usnews.com\/health-news\/blogs\/eat-run\/2013\/02\/05\/digestion-vs-metabolism\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digestion vs. Metabolism<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2013, health.usnews.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jama\/article-abstract\/1156611\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FACTORS AFFECTING BASAL METABOLISM<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1936, jamanetwork.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/femail\/article-6613807\/Nutritionist-reveals-key-signs-slow-metabolism-fix-it.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From insomnia to cold hands and feet: The major signs of a slow metabolism &#8211; and how you can fix it<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d, dailymail.co.uk)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/healthy-weight\/metabolism-and-weight-loss\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can I speed up my metabolism?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2020, nhs.uk)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/expert-answers\/slow-metabolism\/faq-20058480\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is a slow metabolism the reason I&#8217;m overweight?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acefitness.org\/education-and-resources\/lifestyle\/blog\/2315\/is-it-true-that-metabolism-decreases-with-age\/#:~:text=Metabolism%20and%20Age%3A%20Metabolism%E2%80%99s%20Role%20in%20Age-Related%20Weight,decline%20in%20metabolic%20rate%20is%20also%20to%20blame.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is it true that metabolism decreases with age?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2012,acefitness.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/in-depth\/metabolism\/art-20046508\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metabolism and weight loss: How you burn calories<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livestrong.com\/article\/313565-symptoms-of-a-slow-metabolism\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms of a Slow Metabolism<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d, livestrong.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/the-truth-about-metabolism\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The truth about metabolism<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, health.harvard.edu)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/life-sciences\/What-is-Metabolism.aspx\">What is Metabolism?<\/a> (2021, news-medical.net)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to News Medical Life Sciences, metabolism refers to all life-sustaining chemical reactions found in living organisms (16). Metabolic processes in the body are responsible for various tasks such as converting food to energy, regulating body temperature, controlling your energy levels, and eliminating metabolic wastes (11). 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