Article # 478. Metabolism Boosters

Metabolism Boosters

We’ve all heard people talk about metabolism – but what is it and how can we boost it? That is what we shall talk about in today’s guide.

What is Metabolism?

Metabolism refers to the chemical reactions that go on inside your body that allow you to live and grow. Your metabolism helps you to digest food and absorb nutrients.

Obesity is strongly linked to slow metabolism – as you are not digesting your food as quickly as someone with fast metabolism. However, there are ways to boost your metabolism that we shall look at below.

What Causes Slow Metabolism?

Your metabolism is most commonly affected by hydration, nutrition and physical activity. To be able to boost your metabolism you must first understand why it is low.

When trying to lose weight, many people lower their calories and fat intake – however this can actually slow down your metabolic rate. A good weight loss routine must also include physical activity to help bring your metabolic rate back up.

Even the healthiest of people will find that their metabolic rate will lower as they get older – this is just a natural process. Most people find it a lot harder to lose or keep off weight as they get older because of their lowered metabolic rate.

Unfortunately, a large factor affecting metabolic rate is genetics. While not everyone is blessed with a fast metabolism, there are ways of speeding it up.

What are the Benefits of Boosting your Metabolism?

Many people talk about boosting their metabolism, but what are the benefits of doing so? There are a lot more benefits to boosting your metabolism than you may think.

A faster metabolism can help you live a much more active and healthy lifestyle. Low metabolism can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, constipation, weight gain, dry skin and feeling cold.

The main benefit to boosting your metabolism is that it can help you maintain a healthy weight. Those with a high metabolic rate will find it easier to keep weight off than those with a slow metabolism. An increased metabolism can even help you burn more calories while you are sleeping! 

How Can you Boost your Metabolism?

There are lots of ways in which you can boost your metabolism, and the most important thing to remember is what we mentioned before: physical activity, hydration and nutrition.

As well as ensuring you maintain those three things in a healthy manner, there are numerous foods and products that work as metabolism boosters.

Green tea has become a very popular metabolism booster – and is very enjoyable and easy to drink. Why not swap your usually morning tea to a green tea? Green tea contains the chemical EGCG that works by speeding up your brain and nervous system resulting in your body burning more calories. Coffee also works as a temporary metabolism booster – however you shouldn’t consume more than a cup per day. Add Green tea on a higher side.

Other natural metabolism boosters include: almonds, grapefruit, yogurt, apples, turkey and spinach – to name just a few.

You can also take supplements that are designed to boost your metabolism. Many metabolism boosters are made from natural ingredients, whereas others have been scientifically created to help.

Natural metabolism booster supplements include B Vitamins, green tea tablets and general multivitamins. These are a great way of helping boost your metabolism while also increasing overall health. Some people however do not find the natural metabolism boosters strong enough for their needs and choose to try scientifically-formulated boosters.

There are literally dozens of different non-natural metabolic booster supplements on the market, and it can be hard to know which one to choose. Always read plenty of reviews and get recommendations when possible to help you make the best decision as to which is the best metabolism booster for you.

The best metabolism booster however is exercise. Even just a small increase in your daily physical activity will show positive results. The faster your heart rate, the faster your body will digest your food – meaning it doesn’t get a chance to store it as excess fat. Combine a good, nutritious diet with a regular exercise plan – and you are well on your way to achieving your fitness and health goals!