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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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What age is your metabolism the fastest?

According to a major international study published in the journal *Science*, the common belief that metabolism peaks in the teenage years is incorrect. It is during infancy, specifically around nine to fifteen months of age, that your body's metabolism is the fastest, burning calories nearly 50% faster than an adult.

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