04/22/2024
Top Reasons Why Your Metabolism is Slow
Age can slow down metabolism due to decreased growth hormone. Fasting and intense exercise, such as sprinting, can increase growth hormone.
Menopause can slow metabolism in females over 50 due to a shift in hormones. Taking care of the adrenal glands is important during and after menopause.
A history of pregnancies can raise estrogen levels, which is a fat-making hormone. Consuming cruciferous vegetables and avoiding dairy, flax seeds, and soy can help regulate estrogen.
A history of dieting, especially when cutting calories and keeping carbs high, can cause the body to adapt and slow down metabolism. Eating less frequently, intermittent fasting, and avoiding low-fat diets can prevent this.
A history of high carb diets can lead to insulin resistance, which increases insulin levels and blocks the ability to lose weight.
Chronic stress can have the same effect on the body as consuming sugar. Managing stress and watching videos on the topic can help reverse this.
Hypothyroidism, often caused by Hashimoto's and issues with the immune system, can slow down metabolism. Probiotics, selenium, vitamin D, and addressing estrogen levels can help.
A fatty liver can also slow down the ability to lose weight
by affecting the conversion of T4 to T3 and the regulation of cortisol, estrogen, insulin, and growth hormones.
Obesity can lead to increased estrogen levels, making it harder to lose weight.
Frequent snacking and eating stimulate insulin, which can negatively impact metabolism.
Regular consumption of alcohol can block the liver's ability to help burn fat and produce ketones.
Early childhood infections and the use of certain medications can alter metabolism and lead to weight gain
