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Know these everyday habits that are secretly slowing your metabolism

Ensure a good body metabolism by knowing about the factors coming as hindrance in the process.

Written by Editorial Team | Updated : February 21, 2019 6:49 PM IST

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Metabolism

Metabolism is basically chemical processes that occur within your body to sustain your life by making your organs function normally. Energy is required for these chemical processes. Notably, the minimum amount of energy your body requires to carry out these chemical processes is called the basal metabolic rate (BMR). And, this BMR accounts for 40 to 70 per cent of your body’s daily energy requirements. When your metabolism is slow, you can say that your BMR is low. And, slow metabolism can lead to weight gain, dry skin, hair loss, physical stiffness, and headaches. Here, we tell you about its common causes.

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Too Little Exercise

Too little exercise: Indulging in daily exercise boosts your metabolism. In fact, workout like weight-lifting has an added benefit. If you do not do enough exercise, your body go through opposite effects.

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Nutrient-deficiency

Nutrient deficiency: When your body is nutrient deficient, your body’s ability to generate energy gets impaired. You need to make sure, your body has enough nutrients like zinc, selenium, magnesium, and iron.