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Last Updated on May 23, 2022 by Shabnam Sengupta
Yes. As we grow older, our metabolism slows down.
Metabolism is the process by which the food we eat turns into energy. With growing age, it slows down. It happens due to various reasons such as genetic factors, hormonal imbalance, loss of muscle mass, and decreased physical activity.
After the age of 30, losing weight becomes difficult as one starts to lose muscle mass and physical activity also decreases.
At around 40 years of age, sarcopenia, the process of loss of muscle mass starts. It can occur even if one is physically active. What happens is instead of muscles, the body starts to form fat.
Please note that these factors vary from person to person due to hormones and genetics.
One can try to maintain the body’s metabolism with regular physical activity in the form of strength training, aerobic exercise, and a balanced diet. Also, any underlying condition such as hypothyroidism, PCOS, or Cushing’s syndrome should be ruled out as it can further slow down metabolism.
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