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Does High Metabolism Mean You Age Faster? The Surprising Science

For decades, the “rate-of-living” theory suggested that a faster metabolism causes animals to burn through their life faster, leading to the question, **does high metabolism mean you age faster**?. However, modern scientific research paints a far more nuanced picture, moving beyond this simple, outdated theory.

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Does metabolism slow at age 30? New research challenges a long-held belief

Recent, large-scale studies have revealed a surprising new understanding of how our bodies burn energy throughout our lives. While it is a common belief that metabolism slows significantly after the age of 30, the latest science suggests the rate remains relatively stable during mid-adulthood. This challenges long-held assumptions and reframes the conversation around weight management in your 30s and beyond, moving the focus from an inevitable slowdown to more controllable lifestyle factors.

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How do you count your metabolic age?

While your chronological age is simply the number of years you've been alive, metabolic age compares your basal metabolic rate (BMR) to the average BMR of others in your age group. Here’s a comprehensive look at **how you count your metabolic age** and what you can do with that information.

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How much does age affect your calorie maintenance?

According to a 2021 study published in the journal *Science*, metabolism remains relatively stable from ages 20 to 60, challenging the long-held belief that it plummets in middle age. This shifts the focus to understanding **how much does age affect your calorie maintenance** throughout a lifespan and the contributing factors beyond just metabolic slowdown.

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At What Age is Your Metabolism the Fastest? The Surprising Answer

According to a landmark study published in *Science*, the human metabolism doesn't peak in the teen years as commonly believed. Instead, the fastest metabolic rate occurs during infancy, making the answer to the question "at what age is your metabolism the fastest?" much earlier than most people assume.

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In which age does your metabolism slow down? Separating myth from science

For years, the belief that metabolism steadily slows down after our 20s was conventional wisdom. However, a major 2021 study revealed that our metabolism remains remarkably stable during middle age, prompting us to rethink the real answer to the question, In which age does your metabolism slow down?.

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