Overweight could be caused by slow metabolism

• May 4, 2024

The idea that having a metabolism accelerated, allows a loss of weight, is real. Conversely, a slow metabolism is a factor in gaining weight. In this regard, the doctor and specialist, Donald Hensrud of Mayo Clinic clarifies:

"This is real, but there are few cases in which really, having a slow metabolism, causes this. It all lies in the style of eating habits and physical activity of people. "

Hensrud, states that the metabolism It is the process through which the body converts what it eats and drinks into energy. Even when you are at rest, your body needs this energy to perform basic functions such as breathing, for blood circulation and for the cellular repair of the body.

The expert reiterates that the number of calories that people need to consume, to avoid overweight , obesity or the under weight , is in the Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), for its acronym in English, which tells you how many calories you should consume, depending on your age, sex, height and physical activity .

Donald Hensrud, clarifies that there are other factors that contribute to weight gain, such as:

1. Eat more calories than you burn
2. Be sedentary or make a scarce physical activity
3. Have a genetic history of people with obesity I overweight in your family
4. Ingest medications that cause weight gain
5. Having bad eating habits such as not having breakfast or skipping a meal a day

Therefore, Hensrud, is forceful: "If you are aware that you need to lose weight, the first thing you should do is consult your doctor, so that he performs various studies to see if your metabolism is slow or not and rule out problems such as hypothyroidism and being in the right weight. "

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