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What age is your metabolism the highest?

According to a groundbreaking 2021 study published in the journal *Science*, human metabolism peaks much earlier in life than most people assume, with infants having the highest metabolic rate relative to their body size. This discovery fundamentally changes our understanding of how our bodies burn calories throughout our lives, answering the question, "What age is your metabolism the highest?".

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How long does teenage metabolism last? The surprising truth about metabolic rates

According to a 2021 study published in the journal *Science*, the common belief that metabolism peaks during the teenage years is largely a myth. The surprising truth about how long does teenage metabolism last is that metabolic rates are highest in infancy and remain remarkably stable throughout early and mid-adulthood.

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