You might have heard a friend or family member say something about their metabolism slowing down. While it’s true that as you get older your body metabolizes food at a slower rate, it’s not entirely that simple.
Many factors, such as your body size and genetics, play a role in the speed your body metabolizes food. One important factor is your fat to muscle ratio. Your body requires more energy to maintain muscle cells than it does fat cells, so it makes sense that people with more muscle than fat tend to have a faster metabolism.
Ladies, have you ever realized that your husband or male partner loses weight at a much faster rate than you? The harsh reality is that men naturally lose weight faster than women. It’s true! Men are genetically designed to burn fat more quickly, have more lean muscle mass, and a naturally faster metabolic rate. So whether you are a man or a woman also plays a role in how fast your body breaks down the food you eat.1
All is not lost though! I’m about to give you some exciting news and let you know about two metabolism-boosting supplements that can help you achieve your optimal weight. First, let me explain what exactly your metabolism does, the different metabolic types, and the signs your metabolism has slowed down.