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Debunking the Myth: Does Faster Metabolism Mean Shorter Lifespan?

The long-held “rate-of-living” theory suggested a direct trade-off between metabolic speed and longevity, implying a fast metabolism means a shorter lifespan. However, modern scientific understanding has largely debunked this simplistic idea, revealing a much more complex relationship between our metabolism and how we age.

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What is the metabolic theory of aging?

Decades of research in animals from worms to mice have shown that metabolism is a key factor in determining longevity. In the context of this broad finding, the metabolic theory of aging explores the intricate link between an organism's energy expenditure and its rate of aging, positing a direct relationship between the speed of metabolism and lifespan.

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Who Lives Longer, Fast or Slow Metabolism?

For over a century, the 'rate-of-living' theory has posited that faster metabolism leads to a shorter lifespan. However, modern scientific understanding has evolved dramatically, showing that the relationship between how quickly you burn energy and your longevity is far more complex than previously thought, changing the way we answer the question: who lives longer, fast or slow metabolism?

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